POLLYANNA'S CHAT TRANSCRIPT 8/1/05

POLLYANNA'S CHAT TRANSCRIPT 8/1/05

THANK YOU TO GINA FOR SENDING THIS INFO:

This exclusive Weird World chat took place with Howie Dorough's sister, Pollyanna, on August 1, 2005.

Pollyanna is a multi-talented entertainer who writes, sings and dances to her own original songs. Pollyanna’s sounds are demonstrated in her high-energy dance groove numbers and her sentimental personal ballads.

Be sure to check out her website www.pollyanna.net.

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:00:56 PM)

Hi Everyone, Welcome to the chat!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:01:10 PM)

We are excited to have Pollyanna here with us today!

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:02:18 PM)

Hey everyone! How's it going? It's me, Pollyanna! Thank you for coming to chat!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:04:41 PM)

We are going through all of your questions and sending them to Pollyanna. She can't see all of your hello's so please just send actual questions.

ItalAngl02 (Aug 1, 2005 3:04:54 PM)

Pollyanna, I saw the show last night and it was incredible! whats it like having 4 extended
others in the family?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:04:54 PM)

I hope you enjoyed the show! I thought it was awesome, myself. I've known the guys for so long now that it feels really natural to have them as extended
others. They're really good guys - I'm so proud of them all!

CoolGurl88 (Aug 1, 2005 3:06:16 PM)

When did you first realize you had a passion for singing?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:06:16 PM)

I've always had a passion for singing but recognized my ability in 7th or 8th grade. In 9th grade, when I started in the public school system, I joined the band and was singing in some school activities.

DeniseDorough (Aug 1, 2005 3:10:08 PM)

When will we be able to listen to your album "Wings of Hope"?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:10:08 PM)

It's available now on my website, www.Pollyanna.net - go check it out!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:11:37 PM)

Keep your questions coming!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:11:48 PM)

Pollyanna is answering a new one right now!

ItalAngl02 (Aug 1, 2005 3:11:54 PM)

will you be touring with the guys any time soon?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:11:54 PM)

Actually, I'm hopefully planning on coming out with the guys on a promo tour in mid-August. Nothing's confirmed yet but we're really excited about getting the album out to the fans, "up-close-and-personal".

RoksGoldenSmile (Aug 1, 2005 3:12:06 PM)

Pollyanna, do you have any plans to tour a
oad, especially in Europe?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:12:07 PM)

I would love to - let's see what the future holds for me!

JuliethLovesBSB (Aug 1, 2005 3:12:13 PM)

What advice can you give to those aspiring singers and dancers?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:12:50 PM)

Don't quit! Stay positive & believe in yourself when everyone else doesn't.

NicksDestiny (Aug 1, 2005 3:13:00 PM)

If you could have one musical wish, what would it be?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:13:27 PM)

To be able to get my music out to everyone, both locally & internationally.

I want everyone to have the opportunity to hear my music.

ItalAngl02 (Aug 1, 2005 3:13:35 PM)

do you think you and howie will ever do a duet?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:14:46 PM)

Hopefully, yes. Very soon. Meanwhile, listen for Howie's voice throughout my entire album!

tink3rb3ll amanda (Aug 1, 2005 3:14:28 PM)

Pollyana, i was just wondering if you had a favorite Backstreet Boys song?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:32:43 PM)

I really like "Incomplete" - I think that's my favorite from this album

sweetD_cutie (Aug 1, 2005 3:14:50 PM)

my
other died of a rare geneitc disorder called krabbe when i was just 10 years old. how does it feel to be so involved in a foundation that works to save lives of those like your sister.

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:15:13 PM)

It's very rewarding, spiritually.

Something that I would recommend to a lot of people, always remember that God helps those who help Him.

LoveIsNick (Veronica) (Aug 1, 2005 3:15:20 PM)

Pollyanna, do you have a nickname for Howie that no one knows?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:15:53 PM)

No. I call him "Howard", normally. Somtimes "Howie"

Misfit1326 (Aug 1, 2005 3:16:42 PM)

Hi Pollyanna! I've never heard your music but I've seen your pictures and I must say you are very beautiful! ) Anyways, I wanted to say that my uncle just recently got diagnosed with Lupus ( and I wanted to find out how I can directly help out with you and your
other's Lupus foundation.

CoolGurl88 (Aug 1, 2005 3:18:12 PM)

DO you ever get nervous before performing?

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:19:32 PM)

It's storming in Orlando and Pollyanna lost her internet connection

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:19:36 PM)

she'll be back on in a minute

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:19:39 PM)

minute

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:19:51 PM)

keep your questions coming because she'll be right back!

AjsBabieGirl (Aug 1, 2005 3:20:09 PM)

What is the toughest part about being a Backstreet sister?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:20:23 PM)

Not seeing my
other as often as I'd like to.

AshleyDorough (Aug 1, 2005 3:20:40 PM)

what would you call your sound?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:20:53 PM)

Adult-comtemporary that crosses over into the Christian market.

weirdgrl (Aug 1, 2005 3:20:53 PM)

I'm an only child. I wish I had a sister like you. Can I give you an online hug for being such a great sister to Howie?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:21:11 PM)

awww - thank you weirdgrl, that's very sweet of you.

BrittanyLuvsNick (Aug 1, 2005 3:21:14 PM)

Has howie offered you any advice toward being a successful singer?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:22:35 PM)

Yes, BrittanyLuvsNick, he's always giving me advice.

LMC (Aug 1, 2005 3:22:52 PM)

What moment has been your biggest high and what moment has been your lowest low ... in life or in your career?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:23:39 PM)

It was pretty exciting and pretty big - being able to have sung in front of 60,000 people in Mexico during the Boys' Black & Blue Tour.

My lowest point of course, would be at my sister's funeral

Can you believe I only rehearsed that VERY DAY with the dancers?

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:25:27 PM)

Can you believe the internet is down again?

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:25:37 PM)

Pollyanna will be back in a minute!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:26:21 PM)

Thanks for joining us today! We're excited to have all of you here.

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:27:04 PM)

Okay, so who's going to vote for Just Want You To Know on TRL this week?

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:27:26 PM)

The video will be out soon and the boys can't wait for you guys to see it!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:27:49 PM)

make sure you request it!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:28:44 PM)

Okay, while we wait i'm going to ask bsb question... see who can answer the fastest

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:28:57 PM)

What is the name of Pollyanna's album?

ianfanbsb (Aug 1, 2005 3:29:06 PM)

wings of hope

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:29:30 PM)

WOW! okay, next question... where was nick born?

Dopey Wonka (Aug 1, 2005 3:29:40 PM)

jamestown

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:29:48 PM)

you guys are fast!

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:29:42 PM)

Sorry everyone! We've got terrible storms here in Florida that keep knocking out my Internet connection!

Thank you all for sticking with me!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:30:19 PM)

It's okay Pollyanna we've been playing bsb trivia!

Maybe you can ansert a few more questions for us?

KBNHAROX (Aug 1, 2005 3:30:41 PM)

Life is what you make it, how would you say your life is?

pamlovesbsb- BSB tomorrow Nite! (Aug 1, 2005 3:32:29 PM)

Pollyanna, are there any Backstreet boys songs that are close to your heart or that inspire you the way they inspire all of us????

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:32:43 PM)

I really like "Incomplete" - I think that's my favorite from this album.

NickFan (Zahra) (Aug 1, 2005 3:32:49 PM)

Do you lurk around the threads, on the message board to see what the fans are talking about relating to backstreet boys?

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:34:16 PM)

Pollyanan said that she only goes to her message board at pollyanna.net.

Her street team members keep her informed on the happening of the other boards.

cutietootie (Aug 1, 2005 3:34:55 PM)

What are some of your favorite hobbies that don't have to do with singing or performing of any kind?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:35:03 PM)

I love art & renovating.

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:36:00 PM)

Pollyanna says that she loves to renovate furniture. They just finished working on the house that she is living in

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:36:16 PM)

She likes to turn something old and ugly into something pretty.

heavenly54 (Aug 1, 2005 3:36:32 PM)

Pollyanna, what is your favorite recipe that your Mom taught you to cook?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:36:36 PM)

My mom is a wonderful cook.

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:36:46 PM)

(pollyanna speaking) my mom is a wonderful cook

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:37:00 PM)

Some of the meals are hard to make but i LOVE to eat her food!

AJsSoap (Aug 1, 2005 3:37:12 PM)

Pollyanna, what are your goals, musically and for your private life?

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:37:45 PM)

(pollyanna speaking) to be successful and to make more albums including a spanish album.

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:38:06 PM)

She would also like to do a voice over projects... like being a character in an animated film.

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:38:16 PM)

Guess who is back online!

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:38:22 PM)

later on down the road I wouldn't mind having my own line of clothing or perfume....

NicksDestiny (Aug 1, 2005 3:38:39 PM)

Do you have any pets? I'm an animal lover so I am curious!

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:38:45 PM)

Of course! Oscar!

He's My black & white Peekanese (sp?)

He's 14 yrs old!

*~Green_Eyed_Goddess~* (Aug 1, 2005 3:39:09 PM)

What do you consider to be your most prized possession?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:39:30 PM)

Well, Green Eyed Goddess, my most prized possession is definately my family.

nickcarterfan (Aug 1, 2005 3:40:01 PM)

Would you ever consider writing songs for other singers?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:40:23 PM)

Well, songs that I don't put on my album I will leave open for other singers to use on their album, sure.

Courto 3 (Aug 1, 2005 3:40:27 PM)

you have beautiful skin,what type of facial products do you use?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:40:39 PM)

HAha!! OH! Thank you very much!!

That's because I live in Florida and the humidity here is SO GOOD for your skin!

I use a basic moisturizer, that's all. Thanks Courto!

Lizzy (Aug 1, 2005 3:40:51 PM)

What musical artist has inspired you the most and who do you look up to in the business?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:41:43 PM)

Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Bar
a Streisand - their voices & their style....

And I love Cher, too, Lizzy

TOYROCKETTE (Aug 1, 2005 3:42:12 PM)

Who would you want to collaborate with dead or alive?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:42:34 PM)

I've already been honored enough to collaborate with my
other Howie!

I would LOVE to write with Max Martin! I think his songs are great!

Ashes -tomorrow night bsb in TO (Aug 1, 2005 3:42:39 PM)

what is your all time favourite movie?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:43:34 PM)

I really love "The Titanic", Ashes. It's really good - I like that movie.

It made me CRY! Did anyone really have a dry-eye after that movie?

shilpa (Aug 1, 2005 3:43:43 PM)

what is the most rewarding part about working with DLF?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:44:52 PM)

Shilpa, the most rewarding part, for me, is knowing that we're able to help so many people who are living with an uncurable disease.

Knowing that I'm able to reach people who are suffering and whose families are greiving as we did.

sweetshar47 (Aug 1, 2005 3:44:15 PM)

Pollyannna, if you weren't doing music, what other career choice would you have picked?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:45:31 PM)

Sweetshar47 - I would go back to teaching, probably. That's what I had done in the past

bsbnickfan (Aug 1, 2005 3:45:01 PM)

if you were doing a time capsule...what would you put in it and why?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:46:18 PM)

BSBnickfan - good question! That takes some thought! Probably my
other's memorabilia from BSB; pictures of my family growing up, my extended family, demos of music I've writeen

mariah (Aug 1, 2005 3:45:40 PM)

Pollyanna, how does your Spanish heritage influence you both personally and professionally?. Any anecdote you'd like to share? .

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:46:55 PM)

Well, Mariah, it's because of my Spanish heritage, of course, that I want to record a spanish album. I'm very proud of being part-Puerto Rican.

It's a beautiful island filled with beautiful people and I have beautiful family members there too!

ericsbutterfly22 (Aug 1, 2005 3:47:04 PM)

What subject did you teach, I teach mathematics (high school)?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:47:24 PM)

I taught music, ericsbutterfly22.

And I still teach, actually - private voice lessons.

BSBFan4Eva1080-LORI (Aug 1, 2005 3:47:43 PM)

What is it like to be in a backstreet family

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:48:00 PM)

I've never really known any differently!

People don't normally recognize me, except from church and when I was teaching - they know me because I grew up in this area, not as Howie's sister.

AutumnRose (Aug 1, 2005 3:48:26 PM)

Pollyanna-If you could meet anyone you've never met before- dead or alive- who would it be? and why?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:48:51 PM)

Jesus, for obvious reasons.

howiedrules (Aug 1, 2005 3:49:20 PM)

If you could give one piece of advice to people, what would it be?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:50:01 PM)

To always remind people that God helps those who help Him. And, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Thanks for the question, howiedrules

stefanie84693 (Aug 1, 2005 3:50:06 PM)

i met you a few years ago at a Dorough Lupus Foundation charity auction/concert in orlando. it was a very memorable event. do you know if there will be anything else like that done again in the future?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:50:43 PM)

Well we've got the annual DLF cruise coming up in December! Please check it out on our web-site, www.DoroughLupusFoundation.org.

We'd love to see all of you there!

LanceBabe (Aug 1, 2005 3:50:52 PM)

Pollyanna, I am going to become a grandmother in a few months. If you were in my place, what one thing do you think would be most important to pass on to future generations?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:51:22 PM)

I think that's a question you should be asking my mom! I don't even have a kid yet!!

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:51:30 PM)

Congrats, LanceBabe!

LanceBabe (Aug 1, 2005 3:51:39 PM)

Thank you.

bsbleo (Aug 1, 2005 3:51:46 PM)

would you like to have kids?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:51:57 PM)

I would love to be a mother one day, yes.

BSB_NEVERGONE_33 (Aug 1, 2005 3:52:12 PM)

Pollyanna, do you have any stories about any experiences with any of the boys

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:52:57 PM)

We're going to do 3 more questions after this so make them good ones!

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:53:30 PM)

Just that the boys have always been so kind and loving to me - when we were in Rio DiGenero we all went hang-gliding for the very first time from the cliff down to the beach

Can you believe that?? And I'm scared of heights!

KBNHAROX (Aug 1, 2005 3:54:00 PM)

Ther is so much hate in the world today, do you feel music can help
ing back some positivity that is well needed?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:54:40 PM)

Definately - that's why i wrote the song, "Hand in Hand" on my album.

Dopey Wonka (Aug 1, 2005 3:55:00 PM)

Pollyanna- if you had the power to chnage one thing in the world today what would it be?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:56:04 PM)

If I could stop war, and
ing Peace, that is what I would change.

JuliethLovesBSB (Aug 1, 2005 3:56:11 PM)

Do dreams really come true?

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:57:05 PM)

That's totally up to you. Don't stop dreaming or believing in yourself.

KBNHAROX (Aug 1, 2005 3:57:11 PM)

It's not really a question, but I just wanted to say thank you from all of us, the fans. It was very cool of you to come here and answer our questions...

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:57:34 PM)

Thanks for joining us today Pollyanna! We hope that you will stop by again soon!

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:57:46 PM)

You're so welcome. Its been my pleasure.

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:58:18 PM)

And Thanks to everyone for coming in! We had well over 200 members in here at one point!

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:58:36 PM)

A transcript will be availiable soon on BSBweirdworld.com

GuestSpeaker (Aug 1, 2005 3:58:44 PM)

Thanks and please don't forget to tell everyone about my album on www.pollyanna.net.

kathleen (Aug 1, 2005 3:59:32 PM)

Have a great day everyone and keep checking back to the fan club to find out the latest news in Weird World!!!

iEdited by: Pollyanna Dorough at: 8/1/05 8:39 pm
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Re: POLLYANNA'S CHAT TRANSCRIPT 8/1/05

Pollyanna, that was VERY sweet of you to visit the Weird World! I hope you come back soon because after everyone

buys your CD, they are going to want MORE!

Keepin' the Pollyanna Pride Alive~

Laura

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Re: POLLYANNA'S CHAT TRANSCRIPT 8/1/05

Cool! i/i

Re: POLLYANNA'S CHAT TRANSCRIPT 8/1/05

very nice talking and interesting!!! i/i

Re: POLLYANNA'S CHAT TRANSCRIPT 8/1/05

Indeed! i/i

Re: POLLYANNA'S CHAT TRANSCRIPT 8/1/05

I WAS THERE!! AND WOW WAS AWE!! MINUTES BEFORE SHE CAME WAS SO SO WEIRD AND CRAZY CUZ ALL THE GIRLS WAS VERY VERY EXCITED WE WAS LIKE MORE OF 200 PEOPLES ON THE ROOM WAS GREAT!

SHES SO SO KIND i/i

Re: POLLYANNA'S CHAT TRANSCRIPT 8/1/05

Hey Pollyanna!

Thanks for answering my question. I didn't think I would have any of my questions answered due to all the people in the chat room. You Rock!

Thanks Again

Priscilla - bsbleo i/i