Nicky, what would you most like people to know about you?
"That there's more to me than meets the eye. People know a little about me from the magazines and newspapers, but there's loads more going on below the surface."
How would your mum and dad describe you?
"I'd hope they'd say I was a nice guy! They'd probably also say i'm a complete competitor and don't like to lose at anything - whether it was at school or now with the band."
Reveal your earliest childhood memory...
I can remember my sister used to be well into her Irish dancing and would go to these competitions that lasted all day - I couldn't stand it! It was so boring, so my dad would take me out to football matches or to the museums while my mom and sister waited for the results. I must of been really young 'cause my brother wasn't born."
Are you a good judge of character?
"Yeah, definately. I can suss people in a matter of seconds."
How romantic are you?
"You'd have to ask Georgina! I try to be as romantic as I can, but it's difficult 'cause we're apart from one another for so long, but I think I am."
Is it weird that so many girls fancy you because you're in Westlife?
"I don't know, I don't really think about it. It doesn't really bother me though, 'casuse it's just part of growing up, isn't it?"
How good-looking do you think you are?
"I can't beleive you've asked me that! I don't get up in the morning and think, "What a hunk!" I guess, I'm happy with what I look like, I wouldn't want to change anything."
Who was the last person you hugged?
"Georgina about an hour ago - I haven't seen her for ages so i'm getting all my hugs in now!"
Have you ever had your heart broken?
"No, I haven't, I guess I've been very lucky."
What makes you smile?
"Snuggling up on bed with Georgina or being at home with my family having a cup of tea. It's the simple things really."
When did you last bawl your eyes out?
"Watching Armageddon! I'm not afraid to cry at films. I just can't help it."
Can you describe your bedroom for us?
"I share with my little brother Adam and it's being renovated at the moment so I don't know what it looks like! It was full of backstage passes and teddy bears that fans gave me. There's also my old football stuff and Adam's school gear. It was green and purple, but i've no idea what colour it's gonna be now!"
What is your most treasured possession?
"I have a lot of lucky charms and holy items that have been given to me by my family that I always keep with me, but at the moment it's probably this ring I bought in LA. It's so expensive, but I haven't got it insured yet. I wasn't sure I wanted to spend all that money on it, but our tour manager persuaded me 'cause he said it was an investment. Actually, he persuaded Kian to but a £600 leather jacket too! He must really enjoy spending other people's money!"
What's been the best moment of your life so far?
"There's been loads for us - Georgina agreeing to go out with me, the day I joined the band, the day we got our first number one - there's been so many. But I guess the one that stands out most was when we appeared on the Late, Late Show (top-rating Irish telly show), 'cause i'd been watching it since I was a little boy. It was like being with an old friend - I even used to call the presenter 'uncle'!"
What kinda things do you worry about?
"Everything! I'm the biggest worrier you've ever met! I've got it from my mum and it's the worst thing ever! I wish I didn't worry as much as I do, but there you go. I can't sleep at night for it sometimes."
When did you last totally lose your rag?
"It was last week and we were doing this performance and Kian had a really sore throat and didn't want to sing live, but I insisted and we got into a bit of a barney about it. I could see it from his point of view but it was cool in the end."
Have you ever been in a proper fist-fight? "I have, but it was all a bit "handbaggy" to be honest - you know pushing more than punching. That was way back when I was 13 or so and fights were arranged to happen every other day! I thought I was a right hard case then!"
So do you think you're really tough? "No not at all! Like I said, I was a bit of a case when I was younger, but definately not now."
Have you ever been banned from anywhere? "There was one night at this club when I was about 15 and me and my mates were queuing to get our coats, but they were giving out all the wrong ones. I had this really nice leather jacket at the time and there was no way I wanted anyone else to get it, so I pushed past the cloak-room attendant to get it before she gave it to someone else. Well the manager saw me and grabbed hold of me and threw me out onto the streets in just my shirt and told me I was barred. It did'nt last very long though 'cause I managed to charm my way back in seconds later!"
What scares you the most? "Elevators - i'm getting better, but I still wouldn't get in one on my own. It's worst in America 'cause I could be on the 57th floor and I have to get one of the lads to come with me!"
Does your fame ever become a burden? "Only 'cause we work so hard. I end up so shattered that, sometimes, I can't give the people I love this time i'd like to. I wouldn't change this job for the world, but it's so tiring."
How important is money to you? "Very important! I wouldn't do this for nothing. There's a lot i've sacraficed for this and I have to work hard, saying that, happiness is much more important."
Nicky, what do you admire most about Bryan? "The way he doesn't let things bother him. He's had a lot of bad press and a lot of fake press, but he doesn't let it get to him. Even when we're having a bad day he can get us going."
And so what do you like the least? "He's always on the go, sometimes he's too energetic. It could be the early hours of the morning and he's still gabbing away 10-to-the-dozen and I hust want to tell him to shut up!"
Tell us a secret about Shane... "His nickname is "Triggs" after Trigger off Only Fools and Horses. He doesn't like anyone known that!"
Finally, this interview has been... "Fun, thank you very much!"