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It couldn't be better having Nick and Brian sharing vocals on the BSBs' new single, Quit Playing Games, 'cause as we found out, they're the best of mates...
"The main thing I remember about Nick when I first met him," says Brian, "is how small he was. He only came up to my shoulders, but he was so energetic and full of life--I was like, 'Wow!' I was totally bowled over, and then I heard his voice. Man, it was just so big for this little guy!"
Nick was pretty impressed, too. "It was weird considering I was so young. I just knew we'd get on--we had so much in common, and Brian was exactly the same then as he is now. We related so well!"
But why are they such good friends? "I think it's because we're always together," says Brian. "We gelled from the start and it's gone on from there. People laugh because where there's one, there's always the other! The guys call us Frick and Frack--I'm Frick and he's Frack. We're alwyas hanging out together, playing video games, or passing a football, and if Nick's parents aren't on the road with him, then we'll room together."
"We really are so close," continues Nick. "It's hard to say exactly why we get on so well...our personalities just seem to have clicked."
Even though Nick is very mature for a 16 year old, Brian is still five years older than him, so you'd think there'd be a bit of an age difference problem, wouldn't you? Brian doesn't agree. "We get on so unbelievably well, age doesn't come itno it. Maybe if we weren't in the band we wouldn't have gotten to know each other, because I wouldn't have been I the situation where I'd be spending that much time with a guy five years younger than me. But we are, we did, and I'm glad. And I don't expect him to give me respect just because I'm older--I don't have those sorts of power trips! It's a totally equal thing."
The guys have been together practicaly every day for the past couple of years, so surely they must want to kill each other sometimes? Not so, according to Nick. "We truthfully dont' have any major arguments over anything--except maybe videos or sport! We're both real competitive, and if one wins the other rubs it in..."
"...Well you do!" hollers Brian.
"OK, we've got this competition going with the game Mario Kart where whoever wins ten games in a row is the champion--and I hold the title right now!" boasts Nick.
Brian admits defeat. "It's true, he's just too good for me--so there are times when we get real mad at each other! Then a couple of minutes later it's like, 'Hey, Frick,' then, 'Whassup, Frack?' and it's cool."
Being with these two is like being included in a secret club. They know each other so well and obviously love each other to pieces...
"Nick is such a great guy," raves Bri. "I've had the chance to watch him grow up over the years, become what he is today, and I plan on knowing him 50 years from now. I know we'll always be close. We've spent some of the best years of our lives together, we've shared so many experiences...he's like the kid brother I never had."
So does Nick feel the same? "Oh yeah, Brian is sooo cool. I can't think of one bad thing about him, he's so much fun to be around. I think in a way I've always looked up to him."
"One thing's for sure," adds Brian, "if Nick wasn't in the group, it just wouldn't be the same for me."
If you want to find out the real truth about someone, who better to ask than their best mate? We quizzed Nick about Brian and Brian about Nick, just to see how close they really are!
TV Hits: What's Nick afraid of?
Brian: The dark. If we've been to see a scary movie or something and we're sharing a room, if the lights are off when we walk in he's like (whispering), "It's dark in here, isn't it?" And he's not being funny or anything, he means it!
Nick: But check this out. Sometimes if I don't think about the room being dark and Martians in the closet, I can go to sleep real easy. But I'll never hang my feet off the end of the bed--I'm afraid little gremlins will bit me toes! Really!
TVH: Does he think he's good looking?
B: Yeah, I guess he does.
N: (indignantly) No I don't!
B: Sure you do! Not in a big head way or anything, but I think we all look at ourselves in the mirror and say, "Yeah, I look OK today." It's a part of the job, being away of how you look. It'd be different if you were like (in his best Jim Carrey voice), "Damn, I'm hot!"
TVH: If Nick had to join another band, which would he pick?
N: But I don't wanna leave...!
B: Hey, don't worry Frack, I won't make ya! No, seriously if he had to be I'd say he'd be the new Kurt Cobain.
N: Yeah, I guess I could be a Nirvana dude!
TVH: Has he ever embarassed himself in front of a girl?
B: Oh yeah, all the time!
N: Actually no, they embarrass me in front of girls!
B: We do actually. One time we threw him out of the dressing room in his under-drawers (that's pants to you and me [Australians]) in front of a whole bunch of girls. He got real mad, but it was really funny!
N: Fortunately for you, I had my good Backstreet Boys drawers on!
TVH: What do you reckon he'll buy with his first million?
B: A whole heap of video games, that's for sure! First he'd pay off his parents' house for them. It's a really nice home and he's told me he wants to stay their until he's at least 20, when he'll get his own place. Then he'd go out and buy a lot of video games and a really cool entertainment system.
TVH: Is he good with the fans?
B: He tries real hard to be, ut I think he probably has a more difficult time dealing with it than the rest of us, because he's the one who gets tugged at the most. If me and him are getting outof the bus at the same time, they'd probably go for him. That's why we all try to get off the bus with him--we push him out first so we can all walk right on past!
TVH: Who's had the biggest influence on his life?
N: You have, Frick.
B: Thanks Frack. Actualy, that's probably not too far off the truth. I've may not had the biggest influecne on him, but perhpas a major influence over the last three and a half years, when he's done most of his growing up. So it's probably been me and his parents.
TVH: Is he a good role model for the younger fans?
B: Occasionally! No, to be honest, I think he's done really well. Being in this position as young as he is, he's handled everything that's come his way like a grown man.
TVH: Are you proud of him?
B: Yeah, I'm proud of him, he's my little Frack! I'm proud of the way he handles everything that comes along and how he's matured. We all have problems outside of the band, at home or with different things, like Howie's recently experienced his grandmother passing away, but it doesn't matter what goes on outside, Nick's always real straightfaces and wants to get the job done the best he can.
TV Hits: How's Brian coping with fame?
Nick: Really well. He's totally stayed the same. I think we're all coping well, to be honest. I don't think it's affected him at all, but you'll have to come back and check with me in a few years--then I'll be able to tell you if he's changed or not!
TVH: Would he make a good boyfriend?
N: Ooh, that's a tricky one. I guess so, particularly if the girl was like me, ha, ha! She'd have to be full of energy and enjoy doing active things, like playing Nintendo and stuff. But he's a caring guy--I reckon if he found the right girl he'd do anything for her.
TVH: What's he passionate about?
N: Well, he loves to play basketball, but he's also real passionate about his new chain. He really likes jewelry. (Bri shows us his fab new necklace. It's a huge hunk of gold which spells out 'B-Rok')
Brian: I had it made when we were in Sydney and he's right, I love it.
N: He won't let it out of his. The other day some girl tried to rip it off him and he came away with all these scratches down his neck. It was really bad.
TVH: What sorr of girls does he like?
N: He likes Pamela Andersn and Sandra Bullock...
B: ...while Nick likes real dark haired girls--the total opposite of me.
TVH: Which song is Brian most proud of?
N: He loves I'll Never Break Your Heart, but hmm...what else?
B: I don't know if I should say my ones, but I'm really proud of Quit Playing Games.
N: Yeah, of course. You do pretty well on that one--then again, I do too! Don't I?
TVH: Which Spice Girl does he like the best?
N: I'd say the redheaded one. She looks his type.
B: Yeah, either her or Mel B.. I like Mel B., she's really cool.
N: He likes her because she wears pants like these. (Don't worry panic, he's actually talking about the rather fine pair of army camouflage trousers he's sporting!)
TVH: Woud Brian ever have a one-night stand with someone?
N: No he wouldn't. If he wanted to see a girl it would be a serious thing, and he's want to get to know them really well first.
TVH: What's most important to him--love, fame, or money?
N: That's a tricky one. They've all got their place, I suppose. (Bri's desperately clutching his heart and looking all smoochy.)
B: Come on, Frack--it's an easy one!
N: Oh yeah, that's right, it'd be love. (quietly) Did I do Ok, Frick?
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