By Jae-Ha Kim
Chicago Sun-Times
August 1, 2003
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.
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.
