'N Sync's AOL Chat from August 15, 1998


I just want to say...before you read this transcript, just remember that I didn't make any changes to it...so I didn't type the typos! I didn't want to change anything in it so put up with them. Thanks!

EAMC Host: Welcome everyone, right now we are talking to Lance and Joey of 'N Sync!
EA NSync: Hi!!
Question: How did it change or have an effect on your life when you became famous?
EA NSync: We don't have that much of a private life...and not enough sleep!
Question: Is it hard traveling on tour to have time to spend with family and friends?!
EA NSync: Sometimes our family comes out on the road to visit us.
Question: What other bands do you guys like?
EA NSync: Boyz2Men, Garth Brooks, Offspring, Usher.
Question: Hey I think you guys are the best and I wanted to know what is the most rewarding thing about your job?
EA NSync: Having a lot of people looking up to us and gaining a lot of respect.
Question: Do you all feel bad that you have no time for girlfriends or do you have that covered?
EA NSync: We don't have time for girlfriends. But we do have time to date when we go home.
Question: DO YOU GUYS FEEL LIKE BROTHERS?
EA NSync: Oh, yeah, definitely. We've grown up together.
Question: Out of all your musical influences, who influenced you the most?
EA NSync: As a group, Boyz2Men.
Question: Whats the weirdest thing a fan has ever done for you?
EAMC Host: Lance is answering.
EA NSync: One fan really wanted to meet us. So she hopped on to the luggage belt. She didn't have a ticket...
Question: What is your favorite things about your stardom?
EA NSync: The people we meet, I think. A lot of celebrities we grew up listening to. One of my favorites was Olivia Newton John.
Question: O.K. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT GIRLS ALL OVER THE WORLD WANT TO KNOW. ARE YOU GUYS SINGLE? ESPECIALLY YOU JC. I LUV U.
EA NSync: We're all single at the moment... especially JC!
Question: Who are you role models in life?
EA NSync: Our parents, definitely. Also Garth Brooks. All the different doo-wop kind of groups.
Question: Any plans on releasing your concerts on video?
EA NSync: 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.
EAMC Host: JC, what does your name stand 4??? EA NSync : Joshua Chasez.
Question: HOW DID YOU GUYS LIKE IT AT THE Brampton Autograph Signing?
EA NSync: It was great!
Question: You guys are so great!!!!! I love you guys!!! :*(kiss) what is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
EAMC Host: Lance is answering. JC says sleeping.
EA NSync: I like to jetski, go to clubs. Chris loves rollerblading and clubbing. Justin likes basketball.
Question: What is your favorite song off your album?
EA NSync: "Tearing Up My Heart" and "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You."
Question: Hi guys I love your music. But anyway, did you think your success would ever become this big in the US???
EA NSync: 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?
EA NSync: 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: Everyone in my row would like to know, boxers or briefs guys?
EA NSync: I like boxer briefs personally! Joey likes briefs!
Question: Do you guys get tired of screaming girls
EA NSync: Never!!! The more hyped the audience is the more hyped we get. And the better show we put on!
Question: What do you guys think about when you are performing on stage in front of thousands of fans?
EA NSync: Different things. If we're singing at Radio City Music Hall. We're thinking oh my God we're at Radio City Music Hall!
Question: 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??
EA NSync: 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: Lance, do you really have horses?
EA NSync: No, not right now. I hope in the next few years to have a ranch.
Question: Hi guys!!! I'm obsessed with all of your music!!! Well, I was wondering how old u were when u first started singing professionally. and also do u guys have AOL screennames???
EA NSync: Each of us started at a different age. I know Justin started at 12. JC at 15, Chris was 23, Joey at 19 and Lance started at 16
Question: What do you guys look for in a woman??
EAMC Host: Lance is answering this one.
EA NSync: 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. We have CHRIS
EA NSync: Hi!
Question: Do you guys like being on the road all the time?
EA NSync: It kind of gets old. We do miss our family back home. It's always good to see new places though.
Question: 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?
EA NSync: That's hard to say......
Question: When did you guys get new hair do's?
EA NSync: About a year ago. Right before we started on the stage. We started changing our hair a little bit.
Question: 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.
EA NSync: I don't think it will be a single but we do perform it a lot on stage.
Question: How do you plan on being a top group with all of the competition?
EA NSync: We don't look at trying to be the top group. We just want to be a good group.
Question: What do you look for in girls?
EA NSync: Personality. Pretty eyes. Cute face.
Question: What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to you on stage?
EA NSync: I only got half way over once in a flip we do and I landed on my face!
Question: HOW DID U FEEL DOING UR FIRST CONCERT?
EA NSync: We were all a little nervous. I was a lot nervous!
Question: How did you guys start the group?
EA NSync: We were just 5 friends that decided to take music seriously.
Question: How do you guys stay focused?
EA NSync: 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: If you weren't singing what would you be doing?
EA NSync:I would be somehow in the business. Whether it be writing or producing. Whether it be writing or producing. I don't know.
Question: What all do u guys do for fun?
EA NSync: We all like sports. We like to write music and skate.
Question: Well this is Gloria and Alicia and we want to know how you hot guys got your name
EA NSync: It was actually Justin's moms idea... we all sounded so in synch, that would be our name!
Question: Have you ever performed in Asia and do you usually read your fan mail?
EA NSync: Yes, we have. We try to get to as much mail as possible.
Question: Do you ever feel like your living a dream?
EA NSync: Every day!!! Every day we have to pinch ourselves!
Question: What music do u like the most?
EA NSync: We listen to all types of music. Mostly hip-hop.
EQuestion: Do you ever get tired of being compared to similar groups? (i.e. BSB)
EA NSync: 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: ARE YOU LOVIN' THE FACT THAT YOUR AT THE Miss Teen USA Pageant?
EA NSync: We are having a blast!
Question: What is your favorite song?
EAMC Host: This is Chris answering: I like the whole album!
Question: What do you think your next single will be?
EA NSync: "God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You." We're recording our Christman album next.
Question: Are your fans one of the most important things?
EA NSync: Oh, definitely!
Question: 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 Leslie and u guys were awesome!
EA NSync: Sorry, we don't remember.
Question: Are guys going to be appearing on any TV shows?
EA NSync: We're doing the Miss USA right now that airs Monday on CBS.
Question: Do you wanna keep singing in a successful band when your older?
EA NSync: Yeah, definitely!
Question: When are you guys starting your tour?
EA NSync: We start it back up in November.
Question: Whats it like being famous and all?
EA NSync: Busy!
Question: What do you like best about being on the road?
EA NSync: The different places we get to see. The people we get to meet.
Question: I Love you Chris! I Just wanted to know, How does it feel to finally be a hit in the USA?
EA NSync: It feels really gratifying. It's always great to hit home!
Question: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BEST MEMORY ON THE ROAD?
EA NSync: It's hard to say. Probably one of the shows we've done.
Question: Hey! Are you guys going to make another CD soon?
EA NSync: Yes, a Christmas one.
Question: How does it feel to be idolized by so many people?
EA NSync: Flattering!
Question: How has music influenced your lives?
EA NSync: It's been a big part of mine. It keeps drawing me back in.
Question: Would you ever date a fan???
EA NSync: That's hard to say. If given the opportunity...I don't know why not.
Question: Do you guys realize how much of a role model you are and does that effect your daily actions differently?
EA NSync: 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?
EA NSync: 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?
EA NSync: I've been in it 6 or 7 years.
Question: What does PooFoo mean?
EA NSync: It's a dog that Lance used to dress up as.
Question: What songs will you be performing at the Miss Teen USA Pageant?
EA NSync: "I Want You Back" and "God Must Have Spent."
Question: Do you ever regret entering the entertainment business?
EA NSync: No, never!
Question: What's it like being on a bus all the time?
EA NSync: The bus gets tiring, sometimes crowded.
Question: How does it feel to have people Know everything about you?
EA NSync: It's really weird. People come up to you and know everything and you've never even seen them before.
Question: How often do you guys go home?
EA NSync: Very rarely. Maybe for 2 or 3 days a month.
Question: Will you guys ever ask anyone else to join your group?
EA NSync: You never know! Right now, we have a good core with the 5 of us.
Question: What do you guys do to get energized before your shows?
EA NSync: We just pump each other up and eat a lot of sugar!
Question: HEY THIS IS DEBRA! I WAS WONDERING DO YOU LIKE HANSON?
EA NSync: Yeah, they're really talented.
EAMC Host: Who do you personally listen too?
EA NSync: Missy Elliott.
EAMC Host: JUSTIN has now joined us. Please ask your questions for JUSTIN of NSYNC.
EA NSync: Hi!
Question: Hi my name is Sharon and all your fans want to know do u guys wear boxers?
EA NSync: 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: This is for Justin. i am 12 years old and a female. I have a pretty mature voice and would like to start singing professionally. Any suggestions as to how to begin?
EA NSync: 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?
EA NSync: He came to us. He saw our demo package and came to us.
Question: Would you ever grow out your hair to your shoulders?
EA NSync: I have done that before....past my chin, at least.
Question: I was wondering....would you ever hook up with the Spice Girls??
EA NSync: I don't know. It might be fun. They seem nice. I'm open to anything!
Question: How do you guys feel that millions of girls everywhere have pictures of you on their walls?
EA NSync: Hopefully they're not throwing darts at them!
Question: How does it feel that people will do anything to go to one of your concerts cause they love your music so much!
EA NSync: 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.
EAMC Host: Thank you all for joining us!
EA NSync: Thank You!
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