"One person can only do so much, but together we can make a difference."
"Don't wait for life and death to hit close to home. The time to make a difference is now."
(on how he got through cancer)"I tried to hold on to three ideas: faith in God, a positive additude, and the sense that my friends and family were supporting me."
(on Baywatch) "I know a lot of people think the show is only about pretty girls in swimming suits, but there's a lot of inspirational stuff on there too."
(on his third set of hair) "It looks more Italian!"
(new!)on being in 2gether-"It's crazy! panties being thrown onstage, bras. At signing sessions there's screaming, crying. I've been asked to sign, like , breasts."
"Dude, we're gonna get so many chicks!"
"Dude, we're gonna get so many chicks, and I'm ready for 'em. Check this out, 'Oh Q.T. you're the best looking member of 2gether.' Shh Don't speak. (starts making out with hand) 'Don't stop. Ever...'"
"...but I wish there were girls there. And that there weren't enough sleeping bags. So me and a girl (pauses to look at hooker) would have to share one."
"...and for some reason, she thought I had chiggers(a bug found in the Mtns that makes you itch) so she had to check me ALL over..... ALL over."
"Wet t-shirts... cool!"
"Well, I prefer mud-wrestling."
"Helloooo naked girls!"
"So many girls, so little time."
"Where are the bitches?"
"No rough stuff boys."
"Well 'm telling YOU, as QT, that you can take this bunny costume, turn it side-ways, and SHOVE IT RIGHT UP YOUR CANDY ASS!!"
"You used to beat me up,but you`ve never hurt me like that."
"I'm a make-a-wish kid, and I wish to go with them."
"You got to let me go!"
"Sorry, dude I look awesome."
"You can't tell me what to do I'm sick of taking orders."
"Dude, we're gonna get so many chicks, and I'm totally ready for them, check this out..."
"I'm telling ya man, you got the right idea."
"Hey guys, wait up, I'm going to find some chicks."
"You plus me baby."
"Being locked up in that room was totally cool. But I wish there were girls in there, and that there weren't enough sleeping bags, so me, and a girl, would have to share one. And for some reason, she thought i had chiggers, so she had to check me all over... ALL OVER."
"I am so excited. We're doing awesome, plus, my disease is in remission. Okay, that last part it's not true, but we are doing awesome."
(to Q.T.)"You're like an upside down rainbow... your smile brings out the sun. That's why you're my best friend."-Mickey
Domenic (Michael's dad): "Theres never a day that goes by that I don't worry. If the big C was to come back...." Michael: "I'm here...to stay"
1)Michael Tallking about getting the role of QT McKnight in "2Gether"
"Well, at first I went to what we call a cattle call, and it was a bunch of people who felt they had no chance who came together and took a shot at getting this part. It took like six weeks and I didn't hear anything and I thought it was dead in the water, but I ended up getting another call, which was a dream come true, so I went back and got the job! I knew they were auditioning in LA and NY, so I never thought a boy from Vancouver would get the job."
2)Are you as girl crazy as QT?
"Hey I'm 15! (Michael was the youngest cast member.) Of course there's a bit of girl craziness there. My likeness to that character is that we enjoy the same things but we're different in other ways...Like QT's mom in the film was kind of a stage mom and my mom is nothing like that and I love her for it. I think I'd go nuts if I had a stage-mom, but my mom's the best!"
3)Michael talking about working with Nigel Dick (who directed "2Gether")
"He's a saint. I became so close to Nigel and gained so much respect for him. He's an amazing director and an amazing guy. Even at the end of [a hard] day he would take the time to congratulate you on your work and your performance, and that means a lot to the actors. He's a great guy."
4)Funniest part of making the movie:
Well I had to make out with my hand with my mother right there watching! It was an awkward moment, kinda weird with her there. Also I knew it was a scene that everyone was waiting for, waiting to see what I would do, so it was kinda nerve racking!"
5)How "the cute one" got started in "the biz":
"I started off as a model doing runway work when I was like five years old... bridal shows, stuff like that. It was really funny, I used to wear little tuxedos! Then I got with a commercial agency and the rest is history! --- I've always loved singing and performing, even at school in talent shows and productions. It's always been a passion of mine and I just got with this agent and did a few little things and worked my way up the ladder, and finally got my big break with "2Gether."
6)Michael talking about BSB and 'NSYNC vs. "2Gether"
"We're a lot tougher than those guys! [laughing] Actually, 'NSYNC was bagging on us on MTV -- They were saying how they were gonna show us how to act. Listen, we can't compare to them as far as dancing and all that stuff, but we'll teach them how to act. If it's the acting leave it to "2Gether" and when it comes to the music leave it to 'NSYNC or the Backstreet Boys. --- Actually "2Gether" is different from those groups. We don't consider ourselves a boy band. I mean we love singing and we feel we can sing and we can dance and we can act but, we're more for the humor and having fun and hopefully people enjoy it."
7)From Michael --- For the ladies
"I am COMPLETELY single (laughs)! I have been really busy and I haven't been at school lately, so it's kinda hard to get into that."
8)What Michael looks for when he does have the time to date
"Hmmm, hmmm, well, I'm kinda wide open as far as what I like. I think personality is really important, but obviously looks are gonna grab your attention. And I like dark haired girls, I have to say. I'm Italian ya know! I mean, I've liked blonde girls before so I guess I'm kind of open about it all. Also, I like humble people. I don't like people who are full of themselves, that's really irritating."
