NICK CARTER ARTICLES!!

Nick Carter Articles!!

BACKSTREET - IN YOUR OWN WORDS!

If you were reincarnated how would you come back?
"As a big shark - one that eats people. Ha ha! Does that sound nasty? I'm in one of those moods. You have to be before you go on stage. I'm all fired up. And, also, it might be because of all the crabs around here. The crew have been smashing crab shells and eating the meat for dinner! It kinda looks like a sharks been in here!"

How did being bullied stop you from dealing with new people?
"It hurt me at first and it was very difficult meeting anyone new for a while. I used to get very nervous about that. But I started fighting back and became more confident in myself. I'd say to anyone who is currently being bullied that if I got over it, then everybody can. It's hard, but try to be brave."

If you were a Beanie Baby, what would you be and why?
"Asa! Speaking of Beanie Babies, I'm looking for Bronty or the Royal Blue Peanut. So I guess I'd be one of those guys because they're rare and precious - like me! Ha ha!"

Do you have hairy underarms?
"Yes! Well, you know I am officially an adult now! So if I didn't have hairy underarms by now I might be getting abit worried about my development! I'd draw the line at showing anybody though!"

Are you going to make your comic book into a movie?
"It's still up in the air. I'd really like to, so maybe. Nothing official has happened yet because we've just been so crazy with the tour. We've been doing this for three months now, and it's done so well that we've extended it. After this we're goona have a little rest, do the new album and hopefully start on our new tour! So maybe somewhere in that time I'll be able to find a minute to think about the comic book."

You've got a reputation for being Nick Nice. Does this annoy you and would you like to be seen as mean and moody occasionally?
"See, I didn't even know that I had that reputation! I'm sure the rest of the guys and my mum wouldn't call me Nick Nice! I can be pretty mean and moody when I wake up!"

Is it true that on Malaysian radio you said that you though your Asian fans were stupid and ugly?
"No, I did not say that. That was a set-up by someone. I'm not at all happy about that at all. I was framed and I'm very, very angry about it. I'd never say something like that because our Malaysaian fans are so cool and loyal. I'd like to thank them for their support over the years, they've been the best."

Why don't you bare your fit body when the rest of the guys do?
"Ahem, no comment, I'm afraid. I like to keep something to myself!"

Are you going to go solo next?
"We have too much to do for any of us to consider going solo. Our schedules are booked up, like, years in advance. I haven't got any plans to go solo next year, we're having too much fun as a band and we've still got loads more to achieve. "

Mum! We Lurve You

When did you first discover that Nick and Aaron had talent?
Nick, when he was nine. He was singing in the backyard and I was out by the pool and I heard him singing. I ran into the house and told my husband. I think it kinda happened from there. With Aaron, he really started exhibiting a "show off"-type personality, being around the Backstreet Boys a lot, when he was about four years old. He was always doing cartwheels and getting into the middle of things when the boys were rehearsing. I had a feeling then.

Did you encourage or discourage them?
I recognized the talent and I definitely encouraged it. I did everything I could. I ran them to dance classes and voice lessons and auditons - all kinds of stuff.

What was it like bringing up Aaron and Nick?
With Nick it was kinda sad in a way, because when he was 12, he was basically put into the entertainment world. Then, when he actually started touring when he was 14 and things started really happening for him, that was really rough - being away.

Would you have done anything differently?
The one thing that I would have done differently would have been to have sought some more legal advise on contracts initially for Nick.

Have you ever embarrassed them in public - by mistake?
Yes, I have. When Nick was 14 and touring in Germany. I am very affectionate with my kids and I am always kissing them or hugging them or holding their hand. Nick was just starting to grow up and there were fans around him and I give him a big kiss and he turned to me and said, "Mum, not in front of the fans!" With Aaron I can still get away with it!

What's your favourite Mother's Day gift?
A shirt that Aaron made for me at school. It had drawings of everybody in the family. And it said something to the effect of, "Mums are the most important people in the world." I still have it.