Want to find out what Britney's favorite dancer, T.J. Espinoza, left Brit's dance-troupe for? Find out! ------------------------------------------------------------ BB: "So, you and Britney are really good friends?" T.J.: "Yeah, we have a great relationship. We're eachother's best friend. We hang-out together when we're not on-stage, we talk for hours and we just have fun." BB: "How does she rate on the friendship scale?" T.J.: "She's one you can rely on and one that you can trust. She listens well - she's just a really awesome friend." BB: "Do you ever go to her for advice when you're bummed-out?" T.J.: "I go to her for everything. On tour we talked about our daily routine, what we did on-stage, what we did off-stage, where we were going that night. Being on the road for nearly two years together, you become a family and discuss everything." BB: "What kind of advice does Britney give?" T.J.: "Britney is very level-headed. She understands a lot, so it's good to have her point of view - you know, a girl's point of view on relationships. I think she is great at giving advice." BB: "Besides being a sensational singer, what do you treasure most about Britney?" T.J.: "She has so many good qualities that it's hard to pick just one. I guess I'd say, it is how she makes you feel when you walk into a room. She basically brightens your day and makes you smile." BB: "In other words, no major star-ego." T.J.: "No way. In-fact, when we were on tour together, she came to my house to visit my family, She went out with us for dinner and then came back to our home to hang-out. For someone to do that who is such a big star in everyone else's eyes, just to come visit and stay with my younger brothers, it was really special." BB: "Wow, it sounds like you had the best gig in the world. Why did you stop being one of her dancers?" T.J.: "I left so I could pursue my own dream of becoming a singer, and Britney always supported that. It was a tough decision, but it was the right decision." BB: "Is it going to be weird without Britney?" T.J.: "Oh, yeah. I'm going to miss everything about being on-stage next to her. I'm hoping I can actually go back and perform either as an opening-act for her or sing a duet with her someday." BB: "What will you miss the most about not being her dancer?" T.J.: "Really, I'll miss her. We had the best time. I mean, this was the best job I have ever had, because it wasn't a job. I was very fortunate to be able to get up and do something I loved everyday. I hope now that when I am successful in my singing-career, I can employ someone else and treat them as well as Britney treated me." BB: "What sage advice did she offer before you left to pursue your career?" T.J.: "Stay strong. She was always behind me and said that she would support me in whatever I decided to do. That, to me, was what I needed to hear - that I had her blessing." BB: "So, how have you been spending your days now that you're not on the road?" T.J.: "I've been doing a lot of writing and recording - lots of R+B, pop and dance music - so when I get signed, my stuff will be ready to go on the album." BB: "Think there's a chance that you'd ever return to shake-it on-stage with Britney again?" T.J.: "Possibly. I won't ever rule that out because of how much enjoyment I got from it." BB: "So, what are your musical goals?" T.J.: "My main goal is to inspire people and to touch their lives." BB: "Kinda like how Britney made an impact on your life?" T.J.: "Exactly. She is a very important person to me, not only because she gave me a great job but also because she is an amazing friend. Once you find a friendship like that, you've got to hold on to it." BB: "We know exactly what you mean, T.J.. Thanks, and good luck!" T.J.: "You're welcome. See you soon." --------------------------------------------------------------------
