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When was the first time that you realized that you where famous? Kevin: "When we first got out of a plane there where 5 fans waiting for us. That was great. But the next time we went back there, there where standin about 60 fans waiting. That was amazing, we never thought we had already that many fans. It's nice to know that people like your music." Nick: "I still don't realize it. I don't want to realize it altough it's nice to know we have so many fans." Howie: "It's all going so fast that I haven't had the time to realize it. It's funny because I finally realized it when there where more and more people waiting for us. But we're never really think about it. A.J: "People react different when they see us but I don't consider myself as a famous person." Brian: "I'm from a small village where famous people don't excist. So I don't see myself as a famous person. All the success that we have is still a shock for me." Be honest, did you expect any success? Kevin: I was hoping for it but I never expected it. If you keep your expectations low everything will be good. We're just trying our best, that's all we can do. We've always believed in our music but we only hoped that other people would like it too." Brian: "No, absolutely not! Nick: "We knew we where talented but somebody has to notice that first. You don't need a talent if nobody buys your cd. Only I never thought it would all go so fast." Howie: "I dreamed about it but I never dared to hope those dreams would ever come true." Are you ever afraid that the success will go to far? Howie: "No, being famous isn't scary it's exciting! Our fans are really relaxed. They just want an autograph, a kiss on the cheek or just talk for a moment." What's the best gift you ever got from a fan? Kevin: "We always get millions of stuffed animals, I still like them. Last night after a performance I got this earring. Isn't it beautiful? It's made of silver. Howie: "I like everything I get. I enjoy every letter and every card I get. I guess my best gifts are a few hats I got a while ago. Nick: "Gee, that's a hard question, we get so much. He shows a bracelet . It's not the best gift I got. A fan put it around my arm a long time ago. Just yesterday I realized I had it still on. It must have been 4 months ago." A.J: "I got this ring one time that is real gold. I didn't know that when I got it so I never had the change to really thank her." Brian: "I got this earring a while ago. But I never wear any jewelry that are special to me when I'm peforming. That's because when your giving a show, the audiance likes to have something of you. I already lost a few things while I was performing." Is there a private life next to your careers? Kevin: "We're so busy that we don't have time for a privat life. When your have more success you can take some time off. Now we're so busy that I don't even want to have a serious relationship. I hardly get the chance to get to know people I just met." Howie: "No, but I don't mind it." A.J: "I really try to have a privat life but it's too hard to see if people are interested in you as a person or as a singer." What was the first record you ever bought? Kevin: "K.C and the Sunshine Band's 'Keep it Comin'Love. He starts to sing the song. I was about six years old and I played it every day." Brian: "Mr. Telephone Man by New Edition." If you could spend one evening with somebody, who would it be? Howie: "Cindy Crawford. I didn't really like her untill I went to live with Brian and Kevin. Kevin's room was full of posters of her because the people who use to lived there left them hanging. When I got a close look at them I realize how pretty she is." Kevin: "Madonna, I think she's really cool." Nick: "Crystel Waters. I like her very much." Brian: "I think Micheal Jackson, Madonna, all the members of New Edition....There are so many people I would like to spend an evening with." Taken from 'Hitkrant' (May 1997) |