Blog: 1D and Me 

When you're told you're going to interview half of the worlds biggest boyband in front of a room full of other media and you have just five minutes with them, it's all very daunting!! Luckily I've met all five of the lads before (when Zayn Malik was still part of the group) in Liverpool a few years ago and knew they were nice and not a diva amongst them so that eased some of the nerves!!

This time I was interviewing them at the manchester arena ahead of their two night stint in the north west as part of their 'on the road again' tour. I was told id be interviewing Harry Styles and Nial Horan up until two minutes before they entered the room then it quickly changed to Liam Payne and Harry. Last time I interviewed them they were all in their late teens and now they're both in their early 20's they seemed much more mature.

The interview went well and they were both on good form laughing and joking and very relaxed - especially to say in less than an hours time they'd be on stage in front of over 20,000 screaming fans. They did say they don't get the feeling they want to puke anymore before going on which is always a bonus!!

Soon enough my five minutes was up and I was left panicking (like I am after most interviews!!) - had i got everything i needed for my package? Too late if not I suppose that's why it's always good to prepare your questions!!

A quick picture for twitter and they were escorted down the line for their radio interviews. Not before both lads had shook my cameraman jims hand and said thank you to me. It just proves despite their superstar status there's still time for manners!!!

The band have a new album 'Made in the A.M' out on the 13th November and will take a well deserved rest next March for a while.

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