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Nickname: Boo Boo
Collects: fairies, diamond jewelry
Favorite uniform: Abercrombie & Fitch baggy jeans, baby T, baseball cap
Least favorite body part: her toes (thinks her itty-bitty toenails are too small)
Addicted to: Vanilla Ice Blendeds from L.A.'s Coffee Bean
Doesn't bother with: candy. Absolutely no sweet tooth. Better to go with diamonds -- or fairies.
Name of bodyguard: Rob
Object of desire: Ben Affleck
Favorite actresses: Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts
Hopes to age as gracefully as: Goldie Hawn
In her CD player: Usher, Lenny Kravitz
Sneakers: Skechers
Probably regrets saying: "I don't want to pierce anything. Belly rings are, like, old." She now has a silver-and-turquoise belly ring.
Biggest fear: flying
Next single may be: Oops, I Did It Again

Here are some interesting questions Britney was asked and her answers for them:

Q. Which guy do you fantasize about the most?
A. "Ben Affleck"

Q. What is your relationship with the guys from *n sync?
A. "Just friends"

Q. Leonardo Dicaprio, gay or straight?
A. "Gay" (everyone in the studio was crackin up! it was hilarious!)

Q. Which have more fun, catholic school girls or public school girls?
A. "Catholic"

Q. Which is a better show, buffy the vampire slayer or dawson's creek?
A. "Dawson's creek"

This is the info that is on the back of the baseball card that comes with Britney's first CD single, "Baby One More Time".

FACT FILE

Full Name: BRITNEY JEAN (not jeau) SPEARS
Birth date: December 2, 1981
Hometown: Kentwood, LA
Height: 5ft. 4in.
Weight: 105 lbs.
Zodica Sign: Sagittariius
Years In League: Rookie (just signed to Jive Records)
Stats: Member of Mickey Mouse Club since 1993. Appeared in the 1991 Off-Broadway production, Ruthless
Goals: Wants album to be a success and wants to tour
Favorite Players: Mariah Carey, Aerosmith, Prince, Backstreet Boys, Third Eye Blind
Favorite Food: Ice Cream (Cookie Dough flavor), Pasta, Hot Dogs
Favorite Color: Baby Blue
Favorite Hangout: Shopping at the mall and hanging out there with her friends
Hobbies: Singing, dancing and reading trashy novels
Last Book Read: The Horse Whisperer
Favorite Movies: My Best Friend's Wedding, Steel Magnolias
Favorite Clothing Designers: Betsey Johnson, Bebe, A/X by Giorgio Armani
Sports Activities: Basketball, swimming
Favorite Teams: Chicago Bulls, New York Yankees
College Hopeful Major: Business or Communications

This is what Peeps.com has to say about Britney:

At 16, Britney Spears enjoys being a girl. She loves colors that pop and shopping till you drop, romance novels and idyllic days at the beach. Untamed and untarnished as they come, the bright beautiful teen from Kentwood, Louisiana (pop:1200), is poised to liven up the pop world with the irresistible collection of songs on her Jive Records self-titled debut release.

Produced by Eric Foster White (Whitney Houston, Hi-Five) and Max Martin (Robyn, Backstreet Boys, Ace of Base), the album showcases Britney's unbridled effervescence and musical curiosity. From the sweet melody of "From the Bottom of My Broken Heart," to the driving funk of "One More Time," to the funky reggae beats of "Soda Pop," to her soulful take on the Jets hit "You've Cot It All," Britney's lively, assured vocal style is intoxicating. "I want to an artist that everyone can relate to, that's young, happy and fun," she says.

Despite a refreshingly adolescent attitude, Britney's life has hardly been traditional. "I've done the prom thing, but it's only once a year," she notes about her unconventional teenage lifestyle. "I need to sing and I love to travel."

Performing since early childhood in local dance reviews and church choirs, she auditioned for the Disney Channel's "Mickey Mouse Club" series at age eight in Atlanta. Too young for her series, but too talented to dismiss, a producer on the show helped Britney secure an agent in New York City, where she spent the next three summers studying at the renowned Off-Broadway Dance Center and at the Professional Performing Arts School. She also began appearing in national commercials and Off-Broadway shows including the 1991 comedy, "Ruthless," based on the 1956 thriller "The Bad Seed." "At 10 I was playing this really bad child who seems real sweet but she's evil too. It was so much fun," she recalls.

Finally old enough at age 11, Britney earned a coveted place in "Mickey Mouse Club." After two years performing on the popular children's TV show filmed in Orlando, Britney returned to Kentwood for one completely normal year of high school at age 14. "It was fun for awhile but I started getting itchy to get out again and see the world," she says.

A devoted fan of pop music- her favorites include Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston- Britney once again went to New York to pursue her dream. "I had always wanted to be a singer," she says. "It's what I always wanted to do since I was little." Now a seasoned performer at age 15, an audition for an all girl vocal group led to her developing a solo career as a pop singer as well as continuing her high school studies with tutors. "I need a lot of help in geometry and Spanish!" she admits.

Recording with Martin in Sweden this past spring and in New Jersey with Foster White, Britney's ready to make her own special mark on the world. "I love performing more than anything and having people hear my music. I know I've had to give some stuff up to do this, but I don't miss high school. When I was home two years ago, every weekend we'd go out and do the same thing. It's wonderful as long as you love what you're doing, but I'd rather be doing this!"

INTERESTING FACTS

- She attended the Renee Donewor's School Of Dance back in Kentwood
- She attended ParkLane Academy in McComb Mississippi in Highschool
- Britney sang the song What Child Is This at her kindergarten Graduation
- She was terrified of Santa when she was a little kid
- She has cousins named Tara, Catherine and Laura Lynn Wall
- She started singing at the age of 5 or 6
- Realized she could REALLY sing when she was jumping on the trampoline and her mom heard her, she was singing on key and everything, her mom's friend heard about an audition for the Mickey Mouse Club in Atlanta, and the rest is history!
- She won first place at the Kentwood Dairy Festival for her song and dance number
- Her 8th birthday was a sleep over party
- Her 4th Birthday was at Show Big Pizza
- The executive of Jive said that on her demo tape, she was singing the song out of tune because it required extensively high vocals and notes, but he did hear the talent she had, so he called her up.
- The teacher in the BOMT music video is a family friend and Britney's guardian on the road
- Britney said that if she had known that Jive was just using her advertising the BSB as an experiment she wouldn't have done it
- She collects dolls. She gets one every year at Christmas
- The songs Deep In My Heart and You Got It All were supposed to be on the album, but got cut and The Beat Goes On was put in instead
- Britney says that she and Justin never dated, never kissed and that magazines and reporters just try to put two and two together but nothing about them having a thing together is true
- She had a baby blue knee brace on
- "Baby One More Time" was originally titled "Hit Me Baby One More Time", but the people at Jive thought that some people would interpret it as a promotion to teen violence, and dropped the first couple words
- Her New Year's esolutions were to stop worrying so much, and to stop biting her nails
- She has hair extensions
- She first started wearing the extensions at the Teen People makeover/photo shoot. She took a liking to them and wears them regularly now
- Her male dancers names are TJ and Andre
- Her dancers are between the ages of 19 and 25
- When driving into Kentwood, there's a sign reading "Spears County" as the welcome sign
- No one knows for sure whether her middle name is Jeau or Jean!!
- She sometimes spells her name Brittany accidentally
- Her favourite home-cooked meal is Chicken and boiled dumplings, and she says her mom is the BEST cook!
- She left Innosense because the manager thought she had too much talent, and that she should pursue and solo career. Also, they didnt have everything together and Britney says,"You know girl groups are like Raa raa raa..!""
- Some critics have described Britney as "Shaina Twain meets Toni Braxton"
- As a child Britney said she was a quiet and softspoken kid. Her sister who is 7, is the opposite and Britney called her a "spitfire" and a "home body". Her 21 year old brother Brian, she called a "country boy" who likes football.

Here is a summary of Britney's acting career: (Local LA)

COMMERCIALS:
Bell South
Days Inn
Maul's Barbeque Sauce

THEATRE:
Ruthless
8 months in
1992 (Brit was 11)

TELEVISION appearances:
Star Search 1990,1991
Mickey Mouse Club
6th and 7th season (1993-1995)

On January 12, 1999 Britney did a live internet chat at the Entertainment Asylum web site. Here is a transcript of the interview:

(you can see it as a text file and save it from here.)

Online Host: AOL’s Entertainment Asylum proudly welcomes the lovely and talented Britney Spears. Britney is currently opening for ‘N SYNC and will be releasing her debut album, "Britney Spears... Baby One More Time," on January 12th, and his here chatting with us about the album. Welcome, Britney Spears!

Britney Spears: Thank you, thank you so much!

Question: Where are you from? How did you actually get the push through into the music business?

Britney Spears: Well, I'm actually from Kentwood, Louisiana, a small town an hour away from New Orleans. I've really been singing all my life. I've always had a love for music. It probably started when I was just singing in church, and one thing led to another. Then I went to “The Mickey Mouse Club.” Then I went to Jive records.

Question: How does it feel to be famous?

Britney Spears: It's really, really flattering. It's good to perform and everything, and see the audience really know your music and get into your songs. It's awesome. It's really neat.

Question: Are you planning on going to college?

Britney Spears: Yes. I do want to go to college. Right now I want to focus on my music, but I definitely want something to fall back on and to have something to look forward to, because this business is crazy! It's so crazy, but it's a lot of fun!

Question: When did start singing?

Britney Spears: I was probably eight years old, and I drove my mom crazy. I was always in the house belting with my little hairspray bottle as a microphone. But I realized I wanted to make something out of it when I was on “The Mickey Mouse Club.”

Question: Is it hard remembering the dance routines?

Britney Spears: The first time that I performed, it was kind of weird because it was my first time on stage, and I was scared that I was gonna forget something. But after a while, after opening up for ‘N SYNC for a while, it's a lot easier.

Question: What's it like hanging out with the guys from ‘N SYNC?

Britney Spears: Well, actually we don't really get to hang out that much, because right now I'm busy all during the day, before the show, and they're busy. But when we do, like if we eat, they're really nice and they're just the coolest.

Question: What is your next single going to be?

Britney Spears: I think it's going to be "Sometimes."

Question: What is your song "Baby One More Time" about?

Britney Spears: It's basically about a girl breaking up with a guy, and then she totally regrets it and wants him back. The video reflects it how I see the guy on the bleachers and I want him back. I wanted the video to be something that all kids could relate to. Being in school and then getting out and dancing.

Question: What was it like to work on “The Mickey Mouse Club”?

Britney Spears: It was a lot of fun because I was like a baby. I was 11 or 12, and was the youngest one on the show, so people catered to me. Just being in Disney World alone was a lot of fun. There were like 20 kids with me, so we had a lot of fun. The casting director said I was too young when I first auditioned, but he said I should go to New York, so I did, and pursued dance and theater. Then I went back. Then I came home and went to high school, but after a year I wanted to go back to New York.

Question: How long did it take to record the album?

Britney Spears: It took, well actually, I was signed when I was 15 and about to turn 16, so it's taken about a year.

Question: What do find most rewarding about performing?

Britney Spears: Probably just the crowd's reaction is the best feeling when you're up there. Even the songs that aren't out yet, they're still screaming, and that's the best feeling in the world because they know your music. And they're screaming your name!

Online Host: What is in your CD player now?

Britney Spears: In my CD player right now I have Natalie Imbruglia, Sara McLachlan, Brandy, Madonna's Immaculate Collection, and, oh my god everyone. Matchbox 20, 3rd Eye Blind, Aerosmith, Prince's old stuff like "Raspberry Beret."

Question: Would you ever consider dating a fan, Britney?

Britney Spears: I don't know. I mean I wouldn't consider the person as a fan, you know, if I met the person. I don't know, if I dig the person and I loved the person, you know, I would.

Question: Where were you when you first heard your song on the radio? What was your initial reaction?

Britney Spears: The first time I heard my song on the radio, I was at home, and I actually was just getting off the airplane, and had just sat down and it came out. It goobed me! I'm like all freaked out! It was cool! It was the best feeling.

Question: How long have you been dancing, and have you had ballet training?

Britney Spears: I've been dancing all my life. I danced for a while and then I quit and did gymnastics for a while. But then it got to be too much of my life. It was driving me crazy, so I started singing and then went to New York and took dance from a great teacher.

Online Host: What is the most difficult move you've hit in gymnastics?

Britney Spears: In gymnastics, I could do a half, you know the twisty things, but I couldn't do a double so that's when I quit.

Question: Do you have AOL, or any e-mail address?

Britney Spears: I don't have an e-mail address, but one of my friends that I travel with, she has one, but I don't know what it is. I'm sorry.

Question: What are the names of the dancers from the concert on 12/29?

Britney Spears: The guys’ names are Jerry and TJ, and they're the funniest guys in the world.

Question: What's the funniest thing to happen on road with ‘N SYNC?

Britney Spears: Probably when I was on stage, and there was a cupcake on the stage, and I was dancing and getting all into it, and then I stepped on the cupcake and I slipped and fell. Then TJ, one of the dancers, he got it off the stage for me, and I got up and recovered. That was probably the most embarrassing, and funny, thing on stage.

Question: What do you see yourself doing in the future besides performing?

Britney Spears: Well, right now I want to focus on my music, definitely, because I love music. But I would like to get into some film. A little bit of film. Yeah, that would be fun.

Question: How long did it take to memorize those dance steps?

Britney Spears: We had two weeks of rehearsal for the dance video. Actually, it was the dancers in New York that had 2 weeks, but when we came to L.A., the L.A. dancers had 2 days. We don't do the whole thing from beginning to finish, so it wasn't that hard. It took 3 days to film the video.
Question: How did your parents handle you having a singing career?

Britney Spears: I was really thankful because my parents... you know most parents are the one pushing the child. I was the one, because I'm from a small town and people were like, "You're sending your daughter to New York? Are you crazy?" But I was the one who wanted to do it, and I'm thankful because they were so supportive.

Question: Do you have any advice for people like me, who want to be a singer?

Britney Spears: I say go for it. Just believe and work hard! I'm 17 now, and I've been doing it all my life, so it takes time.

Question: I know you have your license, but do you have a car? What kind?

Britney Spears: Actually, I do have my license, but when I got my license, I was 15 and it was right when I got signed to Jive. I was going to be away for the whole year, so there was no point in me getting a car. But now I'm going to get a car this year. I'm really excited about it!

Question: Are you recognized on the street?

Britney Spears: It's not overwhelming. It's just enough to where it's flattering. I've been with people where it's like they can't go anywhere. It's ridiculous. It's sad.

Question: Wasn't your video shot in the same high school as “Grease”?

Britney Spears: Yes, it was.

Online Host: How do you feel about being called a young Madonna?

Britney Spears: I like being compared to Madonna, because I totally respect and admire how every time she comes out, she's grown as an artist. I take that as a compliment.

Question: How did you feel at your first concert?

Britney Spears: I was nervous. I was nervous about how the crowd was going to respond because I'm just the opening act, and they're there to see ‘N SYNC. But so far, they've been supportive!

Question: Do you have any siblings?

Britney Spears: Yes, I have a little sister, she's seven, and I have an older brother who's 21, his name's Brian.

Question: What was the best song you have written and or heard before?

Britney Spears: It's going to be on the B side of the second single. It's called "I'm So Curious." And my favorite song... probably if I had to say, I'd say "Purple Rain."

Question: Do you ever get frustrated when too many fans won't leave you alone?

Britney Spears: Yeah. I just don't like it when they shove things in your face, "Here do this! Do this!" That gets kind of like, "Please get away!" Most of the time they're really nice.

Question: Do you have any idols?

Britney Spears: Yeah, I love Whitney Houston, she's incredible. I totally admire her. When she sings, she really feels her music. As far as writers go, I love Diane Warren, she's an incredible writer. I love her songs.

Question: Was it fun being at the American Music Awards last night?

Britney Spears: Yeah, it was a lot of fun. There was a party afterwards and we all got to hang out.

Question: Do you have any pets?

Britney Spears: Yes, I have a rottweiler, and his name's Cane.

Question: Are you a fan of the Backstreet Boys?

Britney Spears: Yeah. I love their music. Their songs are really good. I'm a big fan.

Question: Did you ever consider doing movies?

Britney Spears: Yeah. I would love that. I've done theater and some regional commercials already.

Question: Who writes all of your songs?

Britney Spears: Max Martin and Eric Foster White wrote the whole album. They are very talented.

Question: What was the best experience of your life so far?

Britney Spears: Probably in L.A. doing the video. It was like everyone was there working for me, and it was so cool. Everyone was so nice.

Online Host: Thank you for joining us. We hope to have you back soon!

Britney Spears: Thank you!

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