August 1, 2003
By Jae-Ha Kim
Chicago Sun-Times
When we last spoke with Aaron
Carter, he said he coveted his famous brother's height. He's almost there.
The younger brother of Backstreet Boy
Nick Carter stands at 6-foot-1. The 15-year-old Aaron will be in Chicago
on Tuesday for an autograph session at Marshall Field's State Street store
followed by an all-ages concert at the House of Blues.
HERE'S WHAT CARTER HAD TO SAY:
The 411 on you and Hilary Duff: I guess you could say we're dating, but we're more just friends. We met each other almost three years ago.
Last good movie you saw: I've seen "Pirates of the Caribbean" four times already. Johnny Depp's great in it.
Tell us a secret: I'm not sure if people know I play golf. I destroy my friends when we play. They get mad at me about that!
Golfing buddies: I started playing golf six years ago with my brother and the Backstreet Boys.
Reaching new heights: Nick's only 1 inch taller than me now. I'm going to be taller than him!
Twins: I'm very protective of my sister, Angel. Maybe a little too much, even though she's a minute older than me.
Substitute dad: My dad has it easy 'cause I'm around to protect [Angel]. Guys hit on her all the time and I'm like, "Back off!"
Old school: I'm doing a lot of old music on this tour--Mick Jagger, Journey, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Presley ...
His Rick Nielsen connection: My mom is a big fan of Cheap Trick and we had him come play a song with us when we were in Chicago last year.
Why this tour now: This is to let people know I'm still here.
Next big role: I'll be doing a movie soon called "Future Force."
Boy's best friend: I bring my black pug, Rambo, on tour with me. He's 6 months old and very smart.
Co-dependency: He requires a ton of attention. If I go to the bathroom, he'll bark! [Aaron barks like his pup.]
School: I'm going into the 11th grade. I'm home-schooled.
Favorite subject: Math.
College plans: I'm putting that off until I figure out what I want to do. Life's going pretty well right now.
Trading spaces: My parents let me decorate my own room. They're cool with things like that.
Growing up: It's really nice 'cause my parents are more like my friends than authority figures now. But they still keep me in line.
Chores: I've been the garbage boy for about 13 years now. I enjoy doing chores. It makes me feel normal.
Favorite genre of music: I love R&B.
Favorite artist: There are so many. I love 50 Cent.
Your stage getups: I love designing clothes for stage. I'm working on my own clothing line now.
Favorite professional designer: I like Ralph Lauren's Polo.
Gymnastics training: I don't have any. My dancers help teach me all that stuff.
Read more about Aaron Carter:
Interview (2000)
Concert review (2002)
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