A: As a matter of fact, I've just been away to a beach house in Southern California. It was a little getaway from the daily busy, busy, busy Backstreet life! I just went on my own but I had friends visit me

Q: Sounds like fun! So what was the last item of summer clothing you bought?

A: I don't tend to distinguish between summer clothing and just 'clothing' because a lot of the time it's hot where we are. But I guess the last thing I actually boutght was a big floppy summer hat!

Q: Trendy fella, eh?! And what about the last summer party you went to? Tell us about it!

A: The last summer party was probably at my house in Puerto Rico about a month ago. It was a really great night with lots of dancing and good times!

Q: Party on dude! When was the last time you got sunburnt?

A: I have to be careful because although I'm quite dark, I do have a tendency to burn in strong sunlight. I can't actually remember the last time I got burnt because I always take along some factor 15!

Q: Wise words Howie. So when was the last time you pigged out on ice cream?

A: I always have ice cream in the house because I love it! All flavours, any time of the day or night. I guess I don't have a favourite, but the one that springs to mind immediately is a kind of caramel swirl thing, Mmmmm!

Q: And what was the last book you read on a beach?

A: I'm currently reading Harry Potter at the moment and I started that on the beach a little while ago. It's a great story and I'm really looking forward to the movie. It's gonna be brilliant!

Q: You're not wrong Howie! So when was the last time you went for a bit of a swim in the nuddy?

A: Ha ha! Don't even go there man! Skinny dipping really isn't my kinda thing, so I'll have to say that the very last time was when I was just a little kid. you can do that kinda thing when you're about 4 years old!

Q: Boo! So tell us the best thing that happened to you and the lads last summer.

A: The best thig that happened last summer was finishing the Black & Blue album and getting some time to relax because we'd been working really hard on it. We got some time in the Bahamas which was very cool!

Q: Very cool indeed! When was the last time you got saucy with a laydee on a beach?!

A: (Laughs) I'm a gentleman so I wouldn't really like to say! But I will admit that when I was in Southern California, I did spend some time with a young lady. And that's all you're getting! Ha ha!

Q: Spoilsport! Finally, what's your last word for the Summer Special 2001?

A: I guess it's gotta be SUNSHINE!

(on the advice page, one of the questions is answered by a celeb, which in this case is Kevin!)

Q: I just found out that my boyfriend had a fling with my best friend while I was away on holiday. I was devastated and dumped him straight away, but now he wants me back. My mate's begging for forgiveness too, but I'm not sure.

Kev's answer: Well, I don't think you should get back with your boyfriend because it sounds like he's trouble and will just end up hurting you again. But sometimes you have to forgive friends because they're gonna be with you through thick and thin. It sounds like your friend is really sorry for what she did.