people would be shocked to learn that..."I’m Filipino, Chinese, and Irish. Most people can't tell what
nationality I am," clarifies Bryan. "I have to say it really slow and let it
marinade a little bit before continuing the conversation." Matt's is more of the
mind: "I can name songs from almost every show tune that has ever been out!"
the guys mock me when…Speaking of mind games, "I forget things -- I have a terrible
memory," confesses Mike. "I talk about my experiences on Broadway...I do the
same to them when they bring up Making the Band," exclaims Matt. Ikaika
had..umm...more to add: "I say 'umm' between words while I'm thinking of
what to say next."
people tell me I look like...Matt's choice wasn't 'N Sync with the rest of
the group: "I used to get Justin Timberlake a lot, but now it's more like Heath
Ledger." As for Bryan, his image doesn't need a 'replacement:' "Before I dyed my
hair blonde, I would get Keanu Reeves, probably much to Keanu’s confusion and much to
my ego!" Ikaika's was no Mission: Impossible -- he's often compared to Tom
Cruise, while groupmate Mike states, "I get Tyrese every once in a while!"
something that confuses me about
girls is...Bryan goes off on a tangent:
"How they define the start, end, and quintessential points of a relationship: one
month anniversary, first date, first time we kissed, one year anniversary, the day you
said you loved me…how about a yearly anniversary and all national holidays, and we
call it a day?" Mike aims towards comforting words: "Why they wear so much
makeup and expect it to attract guys. It's all about confidence and inner beauty; that's
all we need to fall head-over-heels."
i'd rather give up then be
stuck on Survivor island with..."Somebody
who can't cook. I have to have food, man," cries Mike. Ikaika may have scored points
on the island with his answer, "I could probably hang with anyone on the
island." Not exactly, says Bryan: "Ikaika -- he'd be loving the experience
thinking he was back at home, and I'd be out searching for the hot showers and trying to
order room service."
early bird or night hawk? "I'm a total night
hawk," explains Bryan. "I can't fall asleep until about two in the morning, no
matter how tired I am." As a complete opposite, Ikaika prefers the birds chirping:
"I actually love to wake up!"
in the studio or live
performance? All
the guys agree that stage presence is where it's at. "You just can't beat the rush
you get in front of an audience," says Matt. Adds Bryan, "The energy that the
crowd gives you puts something in your performance that the studio just can't do."
orlando or los angeles? Ikaika's
alone in choosing O-Town, (the city, not the group!), while the others cited Los
Angeles as their preference. Remarks Matt, "The place is exciting all of the
time!" Bryan agrees, "I'm California born-and-bred!"
ballads or up-tempos? Ballads became the choice
for three of the guys, leaving Mike a loner in his fast-paced selection. "I love to
dance," he defends. Explains Bryan of his opposing view, "I like putting as much
soul and power into the verses of ballads and having the bass make the windows
vibrate."
e-mail or snail mail? Everyone
except for Matt loves to hear the sounds of, "You've Got Mail." As for
the former Footloose star, "I would rather receive a letter in the mail any
day over an e-mail." He completes, "It's so much more personal."
sleeps with a stuffed animal? All the guys pointed answers at
Matt, who sleeps with his famed Curious George, or CG, as Matt affectionately refers to
him as. "One time I was playing with it on his bed, and I almost pulled the eye off.
I thought he was going to have a stroke," laughs Bryan. "Now I'm not allowed to
play with Curious George anymore."
spends the most time in
front of the mirror?
Matt and Bryan both agreed on Ikaika. Says Bryan, "He gazes off during dance
rehearsal, and we always wonder what he's thinking about." Acknowledges Matt, "I
don't even think that he is doing it to see if he looks good. He
just likes to watch himself and observe his movements." But, Mike thinks differently:
"Matt or Bryan are definitely the divas of the group."
has the biggest celebrity crush? Matt's
diggin' the ex-Cat Woman, Michelle Pfeiffer, while Bryan
scored a few points for his love interest, Christina Aguilera:
"Watch out girl," warns Mike. Explains Matt, "He doesn't want to meet her,
though, because he says that it would ruin the mystery of her."
Sure, celebrities
are dateworthy, but what about the average Jane? The guys all admit to being bachelors --
well except for, of course, Ikaika, who has been with his girlfriend Malia for years.
"I think the one thing that kind of stands out in a girl is confidence," shares
Mike in response to his dream girl's qualities. Bryan coincides with Mike's answer:
"If a girl can walk into a room and make heads turn, and there's this presence about
her, I find that really attractive." Matt takes a different approach: "I like
girls who are going to make me laugh!"
But, as of now, the main loves of their lives reside in their
kin: "My family is incredibly supportive," states Bryan. "It's the one
thing that's really brought them together." Mike worries that once the group evolves,
the relationship his family has will dissolve: "The thing that scares me the most
about fame is not having the time that I used to spend with my family." Surely, he
has nothing to be concerned about!
"I think the world's ready for something like LMNT,"
Bryan deciphers. "We all bring something different to the table: Ikaika's charming
with his acapella, Matt with Broadway, Mike brings in Latin, and I have a Gospel
background. That really comes through in our music and sound." Sounds like music to
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