Howie!!

Here is everything you always wanted to know about Howie D!! Enjoy!! Thanks to July,1998 issue of BOP Magazine & Backstreet Boys--Confidential Book (Angie Nichols) for the info!

• Full Name: Howard Dwaine Dorough
• Nicknames: Howie D. & Sweet D.
• Birthdate: August 22, 1973
• Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
• Current Residence: Orlando, Florida
• Height: 5'6
• Eye Colour: Brown Hair Colour: Brown
• Parents: Paula & Hoke Dorough
• Siblings: Angie, Caroline (who unfortunately, passed away on September 12, 1998),Pollyanna, & John
• Pets: Himalayan Cat named Christopher & Pekingese Dog named Oscar
• Fave Place & Why: New York--Fast Pace
• Fave Musician/Band & Why: Jon Secada--Spanish/English style of music, Boyz II Men & New Edition--their vocals
• Fave Actor & Actress: Tom Hanks & Demi Morre
• Fave Movies: Outsiders & Jerry Maguire
• Fave Book: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
• Fave TV Show: America's Funniest Home Videos, Fresh Prince Of Bel Air
• Fave Colour: Purple
• Fave Drink:Ginger Ale
• Fave Food: Oriental
• Fave Subject In School: Math
• Fave Car: Corvette......he owns a 1997 Corvette Stingray!
• Fave Type Of Clothes: Dressy, stylish & fashionable
• Least Fave School Subject: English
• Describes Himself In Five Words As: Caring, Loving, Sharing, Honest, & Sincere

• Hobbies: Acting, Dancing, Water Sports, & Going To The Movies
• Habits: Worry too much about little things and indecisiveness
• First Job: A munchkin in The Wizard Of Oz
• Best Childhood Memory: Christmas at home
• Best Buddies: Father, Mother, Brother, Sisters, the Guys, & friends Rick & Sally
• Most Influential Person & Why: Sister Pollyanna--she got him started in the entertainment business
• Musical Instruments Played: Guitar, little bit of Piano
• Biggest Like: Being with family & travelling around the world
• Biggest Dislike: Selfish people, Racism, Prejudice, Liars
• One Wish...What Is It?: To be a world-wide known entertainer.
• What He Looks For In A Girl: A good head on her shoulders, knows what she wants in life, good communicator
• Perfect Way To Spend A Date: Going out for a candlelight dinner, then to the movies,dancing, and a walk on the beach at night
• People Would Be Surprised To Know That:: He's the baby in the family, and there's 10 years difference between him and his brother (the second youngest)
• Best Thing About Singing: Getting a chance to do something he loves and getting to see the world at the same time!

Did You Know.......

• Howie's afraid of heights?
• He likes to watch Jerry Springer?
• He bought a laptop computer, which he takes with him on the road?
• He worked at Universal Studios as a Tour Guide?
• He cried while watching Titanic?
• He never goes to bed without doing his stomach crunches?
• His stage name used to be Tony Donetti before he joined the BSB?
• He had small roles in two movies as an extra?