*NSYNC Chat - AOL #2: August 15, 1998


    OnlineHost: Live, from Entertainment Asylum, talk to 'N SYNC LIVE from the "Miss Teen USA Pageant." 'N SYNC will be taking questions LIVE so send them in using fun in the Entertainment Asylum!
    EAMC Host: Right now we are talking to Lance and Joey of 'N SYNC
    Question: [surge23422] How did it change or have a effect on your life when you became famous?
    Lance & Joey: We don't have that much private life and not enough sleep!
    Question: [msu babe 1] Is it hard traveling on tour to have time to spend with family and friends?!
    Lance & Joey: Sometimes our family comes out on the road...
    Question: [motordrvby] What other bands do you guys like?
    Joey: Boyz2Men
    Lance: Garth Brooks
    Joey: Offsprings, Usher
    Question: [fireheart] Hey I think you guys are the best and I wanted to know what is the most rewarding thing about your job?
    Lance & Joey: Having a lot of people looking up to us I think, and gaining a lot of respect.
    Question: [lottatalk] DO U ALL FEEL BAD THAT YOU HAVE NO TIME FOR GIRLFRIENDS OR DO HAVE THAT COVERED?
    Lance & Joey: We don't have time for girlfriends but we do have time to date when we go home.
    Question: [sexygrl 900] DO YOU GUYS FEEL LIKE BROTHERS?
    Lance & Joey: Oh, yeah, definitely. We've grown up together.
    Question: [lornebug] Out of all your musical influences, who influenced you the most?
    Joey: As a group, Boyz2Men.
    Question: [IBarr52316] Whats the weirdest thing a fan has ever done for you?
    Lance: One fan really wanted to meet us so she hopped on to the luggage belt. She didn't have a ticket...
    Question: [SweetE5900] What is your favorite things about your stardom?
    Lance: The people we meet, I think. A lot of celebrities we grew up listening to. One of my favorites was Olivia Newton John.
    Question: [RC3350] O.K. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT GIRLS ALL OVER THE WORLD WANT TO KNOW. ARE YOU GUYS SINGLE? ESPECIALLY YOU JC.
    Lance: We're all single at the moment...especially JC!
    Question: [DJ Dezzy] Who are you role models in life?
    Lance: Our parents, definitely. Also Garth Brooks.
    Joey: All the different doo-wop kind of groups.
    Question: [Gouki27] Any plans on releasing your concerts on video?
    Lance: We're working on that right now we're writing an autobiography and making a music video. It should be released around October or November
    Question: [Lis8522] jc, what does your name stand 4???
    JC: Joshua Chasez
    Question: [kierstinmc] HOW DID YOU GUYS LIKE IT @ THE BRAMPTON AUTOGRAPH SIGNING?
    JC: It was great!
    Question: What do you see in your futures?
    JC: I see us getting into movies, doing some things individually.
    Question: [luvguyz14f] You guys are so great!!!!! I love you guys!!! what is your favortie thing to do in your spare time?
    Lance: JC says sleeping. I like to jetski, go to clubs. Chris loves rollerblading and clubbing. Justin likes basketball
    Question: What is your favorite song off your album?
    Lance: Tearing Up My Heart and God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You.
    Question: [jmv007314] Hi guys I love your music. But anyway, did you think your sucess would ever become this big in the US???
    N SYNC: We were hoping to! We didn't think it would come this fast! We owe it all to our fans!
    Question: What is next up for you?
    N SYNC: Right now, we're at the Miss USA Teen Pageant and then we'll be recording the Christmas album over the next 2 weeks. Then to NYC! We'll be performing in front of Macy's! We're doing the Macy's in Boston, NY, and Atlanta.
    Question: [NickyCGrl] Everyone in my row would like to know, boxers or briefs guys?
    Lance: I like boxer briefs personally! Joey likes briefs though Joey likes briefs! Bikini briefs that is ;) leopard says lance
    Question: [SheeshaG] do you guys get tired of screaming girls
    Lance: Never!!! The more hyped the audience is the more hyped we get and the better show we put on!
    Question: What do you think of when you're on stage?
    Lance: Different things, if we're singing at Radio City Music Hall, that's what we think about! We're thinking "oh my God... we're at Radio City Music Hall!"
    Question: [aggilovr1] Hey Lance...Kelly from Florida here...I heard that you like Garth Brooks...what is it about him that you like and what is your favorite song??
    Lance: Definitely The Dance. I like him so much because of the way he performs, and the show he puts on. We'd like to remake The Dance someday.
    Question: [nonotme999] Lance, do you really have horses?
    Lance: No, not right now I hope in the next few years to have a ranch.
    Question: [krazy0411] Hi guys!!! I'm obbsessed with all of ur music!!! Well, I was wondering how old u were when u first started singing professionally. and also do u guys have AOL screennames???
    N SYNC: Each of us started at a different age I know Justin started at 12, JC at 15, Chris was 23, Lance started at 16, Joey at 19
    Question: [XCristineX] what do you guys look for in a woman??
    Lance: I like the innocent type girls. Miss Teen USA type girls! I fell in love 51 times today!
    EAMC Host: Chris and Justin are now joining us
    Chris: Hi!
    Question: [SquirtSP] Do you guys like being on the road all the time?
    Chris: It kind of gets old we do miss our family back home it's always good to see new places though.
    Question: [nc leesa] Hey hey! This is Leesa and the Lucky Cee from France!! :) We just wanted to know what are the best places you have ever visited?
    Chris: That's hard to say
    Question: [Groovy1545] when did you guys get new hair do's?
    Chris: About a year ago right before we started on the stage we started changing our hair a little bit.
    Question: [tommy0girl] You Guys Are Awsome, I Wanted To Know If The Lion Sleeps Tonite Single Will Be In The USA Anytime Soon, I Only Have A Short .wav & I Love The Song
    Chris: I don't think it will be a single but we do perform it a lot on stage.
    Question: [Brightspy] How do you plan on being a top group with all of the competition?
    Chris: We don't look at trying to be the top group we just want to be a good group.
    Question: [Pincess394] what do you look for in girls?
    Chris: Personality. Pretty eyes. Cute face.
    Question: [Melody2026] What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to you on stage?
    Chris: I only got half way over once in a flip we do and I landed on my face!
    Question: [NSYNC67993] HOW DID U FEEL DOING UR FIRST CONCERT?
    Chris: We were all a little nervous...I was a lot nervous!
    Question: [PrEpHaTeR2] how did you guys start the group
    Chris: We were just 5 friends that decided to take music seriously.
    Question: [NLucky1323] How do you guys stay focused?
    Chris: We have each other keep check. If someone gets out of focus a bit, there's always the other guys to bring you back.
    Question: [Syncsangel] If you weren't singing what would you be doing?
    Chris: I would be somehow in the business. Whether it be writing or producing... I don't know.
    Question: [VETTEER14] what all do u guys do for fun?
    Chris: We all like sports. We like to write music. Skate!
    Question: [moxegirl] We want to know how you hot guys got your name?
    Chris: It was actually Justin's moms idea we all sounded so in synch, that would be our name!
    Question: [Malaysy] Have you ever performed in Asia and do you usually read your fan mail?
    Chris: Yes, we have. We try to get to as much mail as possible.
    Question: [BluEyez501] Do you ever feel like your living a dream?
    Chris: Every day!!! Every day we have to pinch ourselves!
    Question: [SURFERKLR] what music do u like the most?
    Chris: We listen to all types of music mostly hip-hop.
    Question: [Erinsc2082] Do you ever get tired of being compared to similar groups? (i.e. BSB)
    Chris: We're used to it. It happens we just try not to dwell on it comparisons happen. we try to be our own group.
    Question: [Dette97] ARE YOU LOVIN' THE FACT THAT YOUR AT THE MISS TEEN USA PAGENT?
    Chris: We are having a blast!
    Question: [DMcelligot] What is your favorite song?
    Chris: I like the whole album!
    Question: [Reebok114] What do you think your next single will be?
    Chris: God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
    Question: [Desti58425] what do you guys plan to do after the tour?
    Chris: We're recording our Christman album next.
    Question: [NSyncBSB2] Are your fans one of the most important things?
    Chris: Oh, definitely!
    Question: [candyg4721] i saw u guys on monday perform in Miami do u remember a girl jumping on your limo at the end when you were leaving cause if so that was my friend leslie and u guys were awesome
    Chris: Sorry, we don't remember.
    Question: [SwtDream69] R u guys going to be appearing on any TV shows?
    Chris: We're doing the Miss USA right now that airs Monday on CBS.
    Question: [Jewel 160] do you wanna keep singing in a sucessful band when your older?
    Chris: Yeah, definitely!
    Question: [Sunflowa20] when are you guys starting your tour?
    Chris: We start it back up in November.
    Question: [Strmline22] What's it like bein famous and all?
    Chris: Busy!
    Question: [GammaSig1] What do you like best about being on the road?
    Chris: The different places we get to see. The people we get to meet.
    Question: [ckgiddysup] I Love you Chris! I Just wanted to know, How does it feel to finally be a hit in the USA?
    Chris: It feels really gratifying it's always great to hit home!
    Question: [SYNC N 16] WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BEST MEMORY ON THE ROAD?
    Chris: It's hard to say probably one of the shows we've done.
    Question: [Springwter] hey! are you guys going to make another CD soon?
    Chris: Yes, a Christmas one.
    Question: [SunKiss721] how does it feel to be idolized by so many people?
    Chris: Flattering!
    Question: [StarBSB81] How has music influenced your lives?
    Chris: It's been a big part of mine it keeps drawing me back in.
    Question: [TGrieve100] would you ever date a fan???
    Chris: That's hard to say. If given the opportunity...I don't know why not.
    Question: [nocolmast] Do you guys realize how much of a role model you are and does that effect your daily actions differently?
    Chris: Yes, it does. We definitely understand that we're role models so we try to be good ones.
    Question: Lance: My best friend Paige is determined to Date and Marry you, anything I can tell her from you?
    Lance: Well, I've never met her maybe if I meet her, who knows?
    Question: hey nsync, how long have you guys been in the biz?
    Chris: I've been in it 6 or 7 years.
    Question: [Boingy] What does PooFoo mean?
    Chris: It's a dog that Lance used to dress up as.
    Question: [HVnLyxLaDy] what songs will you be performing at the miss teen usa pagent
    Chris: I Want You Back and God Must Have Spent.
    Question: [N Sync 357] do you believe in online relationships? If so, have you ever had one?
    Chris: Sure, I believe in them but no, I've never had one!
    Question: [EMBelen] Do you ever regret entering the entertainment business?
    Chris: No, never!
    Question: [Tomigrrl88] What's it like being on a bus all the time?
    Chris: The bus gets tiring, sometimes crowded.
    Question: [Eureaka247] how does it feel to have people KNow everything about you
    Chris: It's really weird people come up to you and know everything and you've never even seen them before.
    Question: [ITaliAnA65] how often do u guys go home?
    Chris: Very rarely. Maybe for 2 or 3 days a month.
    Question: [BobT2006] will you guys ever ask anyone else to join your group?
    Chris: You never know! Right now, we have a good core with the 5 of us.
    Question: [Comzak] What do you guys do to get energized before your shows?
    Chris: We just pump each other up and eat a lot of sugar!
    Question: [Jordina14] HEY THIS IS DEBRA! I WAS WONDERING DO YOU LIKE HANSON?
    Chris: Yeah, they're really talented.
    Question: Who do you personally listen too?
    Justin: Missy Elliott.
    EAMC Host: please ask your questions for JUSTIN of NSYNC
    Justin: Hi!
    Question: [DAISY79451] Hi my name is Sharon and all ur fans want to know do u guys wear boxers?
    Justin: I wear boxer briefs....the long Calvin Klein ones. CHRIS says TOMMY HILFINGER and CALVIN KLEIN boxer briefs and he will gladly accept those from anyone out there
    Question: [key2smiles] This is for Justin. i am 12 years old and a female. I have a pretty matture voice and would like to start singing proffessionally. Any suggestions as to how to begin?
    Justin: Practice, practice, practice. Always practice your craft... to be the best you can be. It takes dedication and a little bit of luck.
    Question: How did you get your managers?
    Justin: He came to us. He saw our demo package and came to us.
    Question: [CWe2298660] Would you ever grow out your hair to your shoulders?
    Justin: I have done that before....
    EA NSync: past my chin, at least. I've been thinking about it.
    Question: [PrepGurl 4] I was wondering....would you ever hook up with the Spice Girls??
    Justin: I don't know. It might be fun. They seem nice. I'm open to anything!
    Question: [le ara lei] *N Sync!!! How do you guys feel that millions of girls everywhere have pictures of you on their walls?
    Justin: Hopefully they're not throwing darts at them!
    Question: how dose it feel that people will do anything to go to one of your concerts cause they love your music so much!
    Justin: That's the greatest feeling in the world, that people respect our music. It's great when you stop singing and the audience sings back to you. There's nothing like it.
    EAMC Host: THANK YOU ALL FOR JOING US
    N SYNC: Thank You!

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