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Transcript from Hot 30 Phone Interview from Aussie - September 1, 2002 Jackie O: Hey Nick Nick: Hello! Jackie O: How you going? Nick: Oh it's good, everything's going great. Jackie O: Yeah? How's the new solo album going? I've heard you've been working hard on that. Nick: Yeah, I've been busting my ass on it. Jackie O: How long have you been working on it for? Nick: I've been working on it since February. Jackie O: And is it almost ready for com -- you know, to be out? Nick: It's like *makes noise* 95% there. Jackie O: So what's the 5% that needs to be done on it? Nick: Probably like mixing, and the final pick of the songs. Jackie O: And it's titled 'Now or Never', what's the meaning behind that? Nick: I just felt like if I didn't do it now, I would never do it. Jackie O: Yeah. And what was your involvement in the songwriting process with this album? Nick: Pretty much I wrote a large portion of the album. Just, I felt like I had a lot to say, I had a lot of things to get off my chest. And sure enough, you know, that's what happened. Jackie O: Okay, and it's got a slightly rockier sound to the Backstreet Boys? Is that your own sort of personal style of music that you like to listen to? Nick: Oh, definitely. I mean, I'm a big rock fan, I always have been. I kinda grew up *swallows the next word*. Jackie O: And so what are the Backstreet Boys going to think of your new album? Is it going to be a huge departure from what they're used to hearing? Nick: It's a big departure. I mean, it's not like, it's not Backstreet Boys, but at the same time it does still have a little bit of a Backstreet Boy feel because -- I am one of the Backstreet Boys. Jackie O: Now the new song Help Me, what made you release that as the first single? Nick: That song in particular is, um, it's a song that wasn't written by me, but the reason I really liked the song and the reason I wanted to record it was because it kind of hit home at the point of life that I'm at right now, and it talks a lot about how I'm feeling right now, and how I'm trying to find myself and trying to find who I am. You know, being in a group and doing this for so long and being kind of sheltered, I haven't been able to find myself, you know, because I've been in that environment for so long, so now I'm doing my best to try and find myself and that song explains exactly what I'm trying to say. Jackie O: And so after working on this solo album for months, I guess, has it helped you find yourself? Nick: Oh, so much. I mean, the thing about it is that I was starting to go off the deep end a little bit, and um, and when I started recording and started, like, really concentrating on myself and everything, I really -- my self-esteem just went up, I felt better about myself, you know, I started getting healthier, I stopped, like, partying and hanging out and going crazy, so now, I mean, people can tell even by the way I look now. Jackie O: So how are you going to feel, I mean, it sounds like you really enjoyed the whole process working on your own, finding your own style, how are you going to be when you go back to the Backstreet Boys? Is that something you're definitely going to do? Nick: Yeah, I would love to go back and do the next album with them. That's what I'm planning on doing. Jackie O: Yeah. And so, you know, the Backstreet Boys are definitely still together, and you guys are about to go into the recording studio, aren't you? Nick: Yeah. Jackie O: And how did they feel about you going solo? Nick: Um, well. They got their opinions about things, but... Jackie O: It's something you had to do. Nick: Yeah. Jackie O: And what are they doing? Is anyone else from the Backstreet Boys going solo? Nick: No. Jackie O: No? Just you? Nick: Just lil old me. Jackie O: And when are you coming back to Australia? It's been so long since we've seen you guys. Nick: Well I'm ready to go, I'm ready to get my butt over there soon because I just started surfing, so... Jackie O: Oh did you? Nick: Yeah, so I want to get over there soon. Jackie O: Oh we've got very good surf over here. Nick: Yeah, I want to check it out, big time. Jackie O: And will you be coming by yourself with your album? Or would you be coming back with the group? Nick: Who knows? Either/or, but I'd like to get over there on my solo stuff, too. Jackie O: Cool. Now stick around Nick, because I have go through Kyle's Minute of Power with you, you up for that? Nick: Okay, that's fine. Jackie O: All right, first question. Have you ever been with more than one woman in the same night? Nick: *does that high, airy laugh* No. Jackie O: Oh right. Have you ever broken the law anywhere in the world? Nick: Mmm uh. *chuckles knowingly* Jackie O: I'd say so. Nick: Yes. Jackie O: What can't you live without? Nick: I can't live without... women. Jackie O: What's the first thing you wash when you're in the shower? Nick: *another high, airy laugh* I can't answer that question. Jackie O: We'll pass on that one. Do you fold or scrunch your toilet paper? Nick: Uh, I don't know. Ball it. Jackie O: You're a scruncher, aren't you? Nick: Yeah. Jackie O: Yeah, you don't fold. What type of car do you own? Nick: I've got a Cadillac Escalade. Jackie O: Okay. Which celebrity would you like to have sex with? Nick: *giggles* You want me to be honest? *giggles again* First of all, I don't do that stuff. Second of all, it's... *giggles more* No, I'm just playin'. What the heck is her name? She's from Australia. She's the, damn it, she does that, like, the Kiss Kiss song. Jackie O: Oh, Holly Valance! Nick: Yeah. Jackie O: 'Cause you've been over in London, so you would have seen her over there, wouldn't you. Nick: Mm-hm. Jackie O: Yeah. I think--. Nick: Where's she from? Isn't she from Australia? Jackie O: Yep, yep, yep. She's an actress in Australia, and she's just turned to music. But she's got a boyfriend. Nick: Aww, man. Jackie O: Yeah, sorry, everyone's taken. Nick: What the hell?! I've been single for a year and a half and I'm all lonely. Jackie O: Oh no. Well we'll have to put in a good word with Holly, and who knows what'll happen there, hey. Nick: It's a crime! Jackie O: Have you ever stolen anything from your parents? Nick: Have I ever stolen anything from my parents? Of course. Jackie O: Mm-hm. Like money and stuff? Nick: Yeah, when I was younger. Jackie O: Have you ever gotten yourself blind and done something stupid? Nick: Have I ever gotten myself blind? Jackie O: Yeah, drunk. Nick: um. *giggles again* Yeaaah, I don't know. (In that way that means, yeah, I do know, but I'm not talking about it.) Yeaaah, I don't know. Jackie O: *laughs* Okay. At what age were you first with a girl, sexually? Nick: Good lord! Jackie O: Sorry, these are his (the other DJ's) questions, not mine. Nick: I plead the fifth. Jackie O: Okay. What type of aftershave do you wear? Nick: What kind of boxers do I wear? Jackie O: Aftershave. Cologne? Nick: After what?! Jackie O: You know, like, cologne. Aftershave. Nick: Oh, I thought you said 'after sex'. I was like, what you talking about? Jackie O: *laughs* Nick: Sorry! So, anyways. Aftershave. That I wear? Jackie O: Yeah. Yeah. Nick: I don't wear aftershave. Jackie O: Okay. Do you wear boxers or full briefs? Nick: I wear boxers. Jackie O: You wear boxers. What was the last cd you bought? Nick: I just bought the new Weezer album. Jackie O: Okay, and which celebrity -- this is the last question -- which celebrity would you kill, if you had to? Nick: Would I kill? Nah, I'd never kill anybody. Jackie O: Okay, which celebrity would you punch, if you had to? Nick: Which celebrity would I punch? Jackie O: *affirmative noise* Nick: Hmm, whoever wants to fight. Jackie O: So there's no celebrities out there that annoy you? Nick: Not really. If they got a problem with me, then they should tell me, and, I mean, hey, I love a good fight. Jackie O: Well there you go. Nick Carter, your Minute of Power is up, well done. Nick: All right. Jackie O: Thanks for talking to us on the Hot 30, okay. Nick: Okay. Thanks to Georgina! |