Interview with Lance Bass and Meredith Edwards from the April Issue of Teen People<p>

TP: How did you begin working together?<br>
Lance: We used to sing together in a local revue group called Mississippi 
Showstoppers, and she was...how old were you?<br>
Meredith: Oh, gosh...eight, nine.<br>
Lance: Just a little thing. This big voice coming out of such a small body-I 
was like, oh, my goodness! So I said then, if I ever make it, she's 
definitely going with me, and here she is.<br>
TP: Growing up, who were some of yout role models?<br>
Meredith: I remember watching Mariah Carey do a TV special and thinking, 
"I've got to do that." I also like Faith Hill and Reba McEntire.<br>
TP: What's Lance's strenght as a manager?<br>
Meredith: He doesn't sweat the small stuff. And he's honest. It helps to know 
that I have a manager who's trustworthy and who I consider a friend.<br>
TP: Lance, what advantages does Meredith have with you as a manager.<br>
Lance: I started when I was 16 (Meredith's age), so I understand more than 
most managers would. I have a lot of contacts too-Meredith's been on tour 
with Nsync.<br>
Meredith: I was so excited. At one show I did, I looked out at the audience 
and saw 10 rows of my friends.<br>
TP: Did you think it would be so much hard work?<br>
Meredith: I watched Lance build up to his success with Nsync. Anything that's 
going to be good takes persistence, and I'm ready.