Blabbermouth
"Wanna know loads of Backstreet Boys secrets?"
whispered a certain BSB in
our ear. So here, exclusively for TOTP, are those
Backstreet revelations in
full. And who was our informer?
Step forward AJ ...
Which Backstreet Boy has a secret wild side?
Definitely Brian. I see all his different moods because I share a house with
him. He's at his wildest when he and Nick are together. They both act really
crazy, especially if they've been drinking loads of Coke, cos the caffeine
makes them hyper! Sometimes in interviews they act like the class clowns,
making farting noises and fooling around!
Which one of you is the party animal?
Oh no, I've been found out! It's me! (Howie nods vigorously in agreement.) At
least, I'm the one persuades everyone else to party. We're just back from
Spain, where we stayed out all night on our last day, going from club to club,
then having a party back at the hotel until ten the next morning. You do have
to force yourself to stay awake, but it's worth it. I passed out on the plane,
though!
Does anyone sneak out of your hotel at night?
No, but I have been very tempted. I'd go, too, but if I found myself in trouble
or ended up in a fight, without any security people around Id' have my butt
kicked, and I'm not looking to have my butt kicked any time!
Who's the vainest Backstreet?
Phhrrrt! That would have to be Howie! He's a, ahem, visual perfectionist. He
likes to look good, man. I guess it always pays to be cautious, and at least it's
better than leaving the room looking terrible. But I'm glad we don't share a
room when we're travelling, so that I don't have to fight him for the mirror!
Which Backstreets fight the most?
(Looks hurt.) We don't fight! (Thinks hard.) I s'pose things can happen
between Nick and Kevin because there's such a big age gap. They have
different views on things, but phew, it was worse when Nick was younger!
There would be arguments about all sorts of things - what to wear, what
music to play, what football team is the best ... but it never came to blows -
thank goodness!
Describe an ideal future Mrs. Backstreet Boy ...
Jeez, this is a tough one! (Wibbles for ages.) I'll choose someone for Kevin,
right? It would be someone very resourceful, who can relate to him and has
the same very sensible way of thinking. Heck, I dunno who'd she be! I
certainly don't always know what he's thinking, let alone what he's looking
for.
Who has the worst reputation with the laydees then?
Wayhey! Do you mean best reputation? We all have our share of a reputation
with the laydees, oooh yeah! I guess I'm the one everyone tries to talk out of
things in clubs. Do they manage? Ha! No, I do what I like. I'm out of control!
Your mum goes on tour with you, Don't you ever wish she wasn't around to
see what you're up to?
Erm, maybe! I act the same on tour as I do at home, except that I can get
away with more at home because I'm on my own, I don't have to worry about
security or anybody else.
What's most likely to cause troub on the tour bus?
Probably what we're gonna wear on stage. It's a black or white thing - three
of us will want to wear black and two will want to wear white. Luckily,
though, we always vote on everything and decide democratically. Otherwise
we'd fight and accomplish nothing.
Who was the last person to crack under pressure?
Oh gee, that has to be Brian! Lemme tell you, Brian really had enough
yesterday, and I'm not kidding! He suddenly turned round and said: 'Hey, you
know what, you gotta give us more time off. We've been working too damn
hard! We're gonna go nuts!' Did he shout? Of course, If the Backstreet Boys
aren't happy, we don't mumble in a corner. Believe me, we say it out loud!
Who phones home the most?
Oh, well that is Howie without a doubt. He calls home every day. Whenever
you need him, he's on the phone (adopts on-for-the-night telephone pose) and
you can bet your boots that's he's gonna be on for a long while!
Who would you say is the most stylish and individual-looking member of the
Backstreet Boys?
(Long pause.) Mmmm. Do you want my honest opinion? Well, it has to be me
then. But only when it comes to wearing really weird outfits. I would say I'm
probably very abstract when it comes to clothing. I don't like to wear
something anyone on the street would wear - I like to look different and stand
out from the crowd. Yes, I'd say I'm an individual when it comes to clothes. I
always tend to go for the abstract, crazy look.
Who's always grumbling about being ill?
That would be Kevin but (pause) he does have the most ailments. At the
moment he has strep throat (a singer's infection) and a sinus infection. He's a
good patient if it's something he can deal with. If it's more serious - like he
had his appendix out - well, let's just say he complains a little more.
Do any of you have bad handwriting?
Nick's writing is the worst. It's really scratchy. He tries to write joined-up and
all curly but it comes out a mess. Howie tries joined-up wiring too, but the
problem is that it's just unreadable.
Which Backstreet Boys would you be scared to borrow clothes from?
(Look of terror crosses AJ's face?) I'd never borrow Kevin's clothes. If I were
to ask if I could borrow something he'd be like, 'Yeah, sure you can borrow it.
Just don't crease it. Don't lose it. Don't spill anything down the front ...'
Aaaargh!
Tempers must fray from time to time. Who loses their quickest?
Erm, myself, Nick, and Kevin all have our moments. In fact, Nick lost his
temper a few days ago when he was playing video games and lost to Brian.
He was shouting and screaming - erm- bad words. Definitely bad words.
Which of you is the best listener?
If we have any questions with the band or our family we go to Howie. He's
always there to listen and give advice. I'm least likely to go to Nick for
advice. Now, that's not because he doesn't know stuff - I'm sure he does, but
he's younger than me! I want someone with experience.
Which Backstreet is the most uptight?
Oh, that's Kevin. Sometimes we try to get him to chill a little, but you can't
really say too much cos it's just his nature. I guess you could say our Kevin
pays attention to detail. Very close attention!
Who has the shortest attention span?
It has to be Nick, without a doubt. Sometimes in photo shoots or interviews
he'll begin to lose interest - but he's only young. We all put up with him cos
he'll grow up soon enough. It's just that we're still waiting.
Who leaves the hotel room in the biggest mess?
Usually Nick. On our last tour we went on, his room looked like it had been
hit by tornado. Clothes everywhere, video games, his console, food, candy
bars, everything. It could be called the comfortable, lived-in look - but only if
you could actually find the bed.
What do you all find most frustrating about being a Backstreet?
(With a 'most sincerely' smile.) It's not frustrating at all. We get along
remarkably well, we're brothers and we help each other. (Howie jumps in.)
Being with AJ every day is frustrating man! It's hard! (AJ looks hurt.) Gee,
thanks for that, friend. I'm gonna follow you home tonight, Howie. I'm gonna
getcha ...
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