Taken from It's Hot! - July 2004

Busted's scorching secrets!

The boys reveal all about fans, girls, snogs and, er, frogs - phew, this is hot stuff!

What makes Busted fans real HEROES?
Matt: They're sooo hardcore - they do so many crazy things for us.
James: I love them because they love my music. Sometimes they buy the same single six times.
Charlie: Yeah, they support us right to the end, they're great.

Do you get loads of attention from laydees who think you're SCORCHING stuff?
James: Yes, most of them come up to you just 'cause you're playing in a band - but I still like it!
Matt: Before Busted happened, I had to work really hard to get a girl - buy her drinks, talk to her for ages, be nice to her, ask her for a dance, and so on. Now it's so much easier!
Charlie: I have a girlfriend, so I'm not thinking about flirting with girls, but yes, they come up to me much more often now.

What would you do to make a first date SIZZLE?
Matt: On a first date, I'd take a girl to a gig. I've done that before for dates and it always works out well. I've even given my mates the idea and they do it as well. That way, if you find yourself with nothing to talk about, you can just watch the gig and it's fine - you're not being rude, you're just into the band. Afterwards, if conversation is slow again, you've got something to talk about - you can talk about the band.
Charlie: I'd take my date to a smart restaurant. There's a restaurant I like in west London that does a good variety of different dishes, and is really nice.

How would you make a laydee feel like she's HOT STUFF?
Charlie: I'd compliment her. I wouldn't lie, though, just say what I think. It comes out best if the girl knows you mean what you're saying. I give girls compliments a lot. If I think a girl looks nice, I'll say, 'Hey you look really good tonight.'
Matt: I dunno, I'd just make sure that everything there is especially for her. I mean, if you are going to take a girl to a gig, make sure that she really likes the band. Don't pick a band that you like and take her there for your sake. You always have to make sure that you put her first.

Do you know the secret to a SCORCHING kiss?
Charlie: Don't kiss like a goldfish - wet kisses are disgusting. It's gotta be controlled.
Matt: Yeah, and less is more. You've got to leave her wanting more, man!

Tell us when you last turned RED HOT with embarrassment?
Matt: Well, when we went to Japan, my trousers fell down while we were playing on TV. It was so embarrassing! I jumped up and when I came back down to the ground, my trousers were round my ankles!

What lights your FIRE when you're not being pop stars?
James: I like watching TV, playing ping-pong, listening to music, meeting friends and playing piano. I started playing about four years ago.
Charlie: I play music and watch films.
Matt: I go to the studio with my friends and play table tennis with James.

What are the most SIZZLING songs on your album?
James: I reckon Who's David is pretty hot 'cause I like the lyrics and what it talks about. I always thought that was a hit.
Charlie: 3am 'cause it's rocky, oh, and Meet You There.

What sets off your FIREY temper?
Matt: I don't like frogs and I really hate smiling in photographs!
James: I can't stand eggs, horses, pigeons..
Charlie: I hate fish! [Yes, we know that already, Charlie! - The Ed]

What do you like about each other and what gets your blood BOILING?
Matt: What I love about Charlie is that he introduces me to bands I never knew existed. And what I love about James is that he's such a cute little fellow. What I hate about them is that they can smell! Ha ha! Only joking.
Charlie: Matt has the ability to wind me up and James is sweet and funny. Matt sometimes sings opera in my ears, which is really disturbing.

Finally, tell us how you deal with being HOT property..
Matt: It's the best flippin' thing in the world. My life has really changed. I come from a very modest home and success has made an incredible change to my lifestyle. I don't miss anything about my life before we became successful.
Charlie: Sometimes it's hard when your privacy is invaded, but it is cool having this kind of life.