Mel G: It's been brilliant, I have only recorded 8 tracks so far with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Teddy Riley from Black Street, so I have got a long way to go yet.

Laura Marongiu: what'your favourite song in the world ?

Mel G: Probably an old Neneh Cherry song or Tracey Chapman song.

Johanna: Does it take ages to learn your lines and dance movements and put them together?

Mel G: No because we do them all ourselves in the studio.

vixenSpice: Hi Mel! I was wondering if Phoenix Chi and Brooklyn were getting along okay?

Mel G: Yes they're both fine.

Emma Ruth Perez: What is your most valuable asset that you won't never trade for anything?

Mel G: My dog Lord, who is a nutty labrador.

Kristina Smith: Melanie, was there ever a time that you did not feel like getting up on stage and performing?

Mel G: No there wasn't really coz once you get out there the crowd eggs you on, so if you were in a bad mood you end up in a good mood.

Tanya Twaddle: do you still see your self as scary spice or just mel g

Mel G: A bit of both, but I'll always be a scary Spice Girl, man.

Natalie Howard: Who else are you planning to record with this year?

Mel G: Hopefully Dru Hill and Snoop Doggy Dogg and Prince and Mary J and hopefully Eric Clapton.

Wendy Dominguez: When you did the Wembly concert.. emma said, "I think Melanie B is #1 tonight"...what did she mean by that?

Mel G: That was when the 'I want you back' track with Missy Elliott went to No 1.

Christina: Do you ever surf the internet on web sites about yourself and the other girls?

Mel G: No, I don't know how to work my own computer at home, so I only do it when I come into Virgin.

Sharon: Now that you're a mother, are u still as mad & crazy as before?

Mel G: Yes, I sure am, you will never get rid of that in me.

Phil Goulden: What is your video "word up" about?! It is so "unusual"!

Mel G: Some people think it's freaky, but I think it's a work of art. It's all about life and death and I recorded it when I was eight months pregnant.

sarah chapman: would you like phoenix to be a pop star when she is older or not?

Mel G: I don't care what she does, as long as she is happy.

Kate McElwee: What's the maddest thing that one of your fans has done to get your attention?

Mel G: Pull my hair really hard and I nearly swung for her!

Elina: If you´re very tired and angry, what is the best way to calm you down?

Mel G: Sit in a quiet room by yourself and focus on the happy things of life.

Juliana: Do you like your hair better straight or curly?

Mel G: I prefer my hair being curly cos it's easier, when it was straight it was just an experiment and it only lasted for three days, I cut it out with a kitchen knife coz it was irritating me.

Lauren Philson: what three albums are tearing up your CD player right now?

Mel G: I've got a wicked club mix from Canada called Stricktly Dance or something, which is underground remixes of ragga and R&B. The new Dru Hill cd.

EDDIE: ARE THERE GOING TO BE ANY BIG SURPRISES AT THE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS ?

Mel G: Yes, you are going to hear lots of new Spice Girl material and we're going to be better more vocal than ever. And the stage set is fantastic.

Rabab: Hey Mel! You're awesome! What do you enjoy most about being back home in England?

Mel G: It's lovely to be back in my home with my dog and in my own lovely bed!

Kristina Smith: Mel, you are the best!!! My question is, would you like to work with Missy Elliott again in the future?

Mel G: Possibly but I think she's quite busy at the moment.

Rabab: Hi Melanie! In the tour documentary you were looking for apartments in NY. Did you ever find one?

Mel G: No, they were too expensive, maybe one day I will coz I love New York.

Sara: Hi!! i remember someone asking Melanie C and Emma when they were here what did they have in their pockets at that moment, What do you have, Melanie?

Mel G: A tenner and somebody's phone number who I dont know, how bizarre!

Craig Drever: Are you guys gonna go for a fourth UK Christmas Number One?

Mel G: I don't know, that's up to you lot to decide - we are hopefully releasing a single at Christmas, so who knows.

Linda Parham: I understand that you do alot of writing, do you think that you'll ever write an autobiography?

Mel G: I'd like to in the future, I think I need to live a few more years before I go down that road.

Lisa Denger: Does your daughter like your songs?

Mel G: Yes, she is a big lover a music and I bounce her around playing music and that's how I get her to sleep.

liz brockliss: What was it like doing an interwiew/programme with the artist formally known as prince?

Mel G: It was brilliant, I went to Paisley Park and had a really good day. Prince is not as weird as every one makes out.

Craig MacKenzie: It is rumoured that you have written a track for your album about Steven Lawrence, you, yourself are of mixed race, do you see racism in Britain as being a major problem

Mel G: I have written a track dedicated to him, not about him, but yes there is still a major problem with racism in Britain and I think the most important thing is education cos there are still alot of ignorant people about. Don't you agree?

Diogo Branco: What has been the funiest thing Phoenix have ever done?

Mel G: She did a very loud fart and everyone thought it was me and I was trying to explain that it wasn't but nobody would believe me and she's pulled my top down a few times! But hey, what the heck man!

Jacob Leach: Mel, I was wondering if when you got your tongue pierced it hurts? as I'm thinking about getting mine done on friday..... I am male. Do you think it's just a girl thing?

Mel G: Yes, my tongue did hurt when I got it done for about a week. You have to eat lots of mashed potatoe and milk shakes. If you get it done make sure you go to somewhere clean and hygenic and believe me the girls love it!

Kendra (Mel's # 1 fan in the states!!): Mel, we all know your working on the album & that you've really been in to the singing thing, BUT can we expect some Scary raps on there as well?

Mel G: I am not sure about rapping but you will definately hear my voice like you've never heard it before - I hope you enjoy it, it'll be out at some point next year.

Melisa Stocco: Have you got only three tattoos (japanese symbol, dragon, and ring) or are you hiding another one?

Mel G: I have 3 Japanese symbols on my stomach, the dragon on my back and a big tribal sign on the left cheek of my bum.

Roisin Mc Geown: What did you think of stephen gately coming out?

Mel G: Brilliant, but it was obvious wasn't it!

Theo Papazoglou: Your world tour was such a success. When do you think you will be touring again, because we really need to see you in Australia!!

Mel G: We are going to tour hopefully next year to all the places we missed out and Australia is definatley one of them.

Christine: Mel G, do you like it when fans camp out of your house?

Mel G: No, because there is nothing for them to do and I know that they get bored.

Lauren Philson: if stardom hadn't turned out as great as it did for you, what do you think you would be doing with your life now?

Mel G: I would probably be a club promoter or just one of those annoying people with a big mouth!

Tiffany: In your opinion who do you think is the best boy group in the pop music business?

Mel G: Damage and Dru Hill.

Luke Birch: Mel.G- would you like to bring the R&B and hip hop influences you are showing in your solo music into the spice girls music?

Mel G: Yes, I already do but you have to bear in mind that there are 3 other people all with their own musical influences as well, so it is there I promise.

James Atkin: How much did you enjoy working on your albumn in America?

Mel G: I haven't finished the album yet, I will be back there in October, I am really enjoying it so far.

Cristina: What was your fist reaction when you knew you were Pregnant???

Mel G: I was shocked but I wanted it so badly I was really happy at the same time.

Michelle Smith: Were you a fan of cameo before you covered their song?

Mel G: Yes I was actually and my Mum and Dad saw him in concert.

Jessica Brito: Mel, are you and the other girls planning to do a concert on New Year's Eve so that fans could celebrate the new millenium with the greatest group in the planet?

Mel G: Unfortunately no, but we have 8 gigs in December - so come and see them instead.

Jasmine: Do you find working and putting your own album together easier than making one with the spice girls?

Mel G: In a way yes as I have only got myself to answer for, but with the other girls it's more fun and you have back up and support.

nicole: melanie.. through all of your success do you feel that you have made a positive influence on peoples lives?

Mel G: I'd like to think I have but then again I'm not sure if I have. When I go back to Leeds I know that I have.

Linda Parham: Do you ever feel like your fans demand too much of you at times?

Mel G: No not really, our fans are great.

Lauren Graniela: What was it like for you when you were in labour?

Mel G: Horrific if you must know, and you never forget the pain, believe me!

Ashley - Scary^^Spice: I wanna know if for you, has it REALLY REALLY REALLY sunk in as to how many fans you have and how many girls look up to you and have u as an idol or role model?

Mel G: It's not a thing that does sink in easily because at the end of the day I am just Melanie from Leeds but I hope that people do find something positive if they do see me as a role model.

meggy: mel what do the tatoos on your tummy mean?

Mel G: One means freedom and liberation, the other means spirit, heart and mind and the other one means elegant lady, don't you think my typing's fast!

sharnie: Are you or any of the girls doing any festivals this year?

Mel G: Maybe, stay tuned!

Shelly Durrant: Where do you get your ideas from for your song?

Mel G: I dive into my diaries.

Angie Mattero and Mandi Holley: How long has it been since you, Emma, Melanie, and Victoria have been together for a girls night out... r u getting together soon?

Mel G: I had a night out in LA with Melanie 2 weeks ago and I had a night out with Emma on Saturday.

melanie chisholm is God: What do u think of Melanie C's new blond hair?

Mel G: I must admit I do prefer the black hair.

TaraB: Is there one thing or anything you find limiting in your career as a Spice Girl? Anything you would have done differently?

Mel G: No, everything has turned out just fine, so far so good.

filip: is the song 'my strongest suit'going to be realised as a single,will there be a video?

Mel G: No, no, no.

Nadia from Israel: what did each one of the other spicies bought you for your wedding,and for your B-day that wasn't long ago?what do you buy for a person who has it all?

Mel G: Victoria bought me nothing, Melanie got me a blender, Emma got me an Indian stone and Geri got me a baby blanket embroidered.

Lauren Philson: what are your plans for the millenium?

Mel G: Spice Girls third album, my own album and a tour and to enjoy motherhood.

Erin: We've heard you say Melanie C is off making her "rock chick" album, what do you think you might call yours? A "funk chick" or "rap chick" album?

Mel G: None of the above, I have'nt yet decided what to call it, once I get more tracks I will have more of an idea.

Kleven: Which one of You and Jimmy does Phoenix look like?

Mel G: Phoenix looks more like Jimmy than me at the moment.

Tamara Treppiedi: I was wonderind, what do you like most about being famous?

Mel G: The fact that you get recognized for doing something that I love doing.

Amidala: Do you have a favorite movie?

Mel G: Yes, Something About Mary.

Kirsten: What do you think about one night stands?

Mel G: Great if you're not married!

Ashley - Scary^^Spice: How many tracks have you and the girls written for the new album?

Mel G: None as yet, we are starting in August.

Anni Vilkman: Where do you bought your lovely clothes???

Mel G: All different places, 2nd Hand shops, designer shops, different parts of the world.

Michelle: Hey Mel! How are you? My question is-- Are you going to be showing Phoenix in the public or are you going to do what like Rosie Odonnell does, which is shielding you child from the public eye?

Mel G: I will try as much as possible to shield her, but on the other hand I want her to live as normal a life a possible.

Gareth Sunley: Did it drive you mad being followed around by a video-camera all the time for the "Tour Story" documentary on the American leg of the SpiceWorld tour?

Mel G: No coz I wasnt in it much, I spent most of my time with Jimmy.

Makyla Smith: Do you feel that you have grown out of the Spice Girls?

Mel G: Not at all, they will always be a part of my life and we all grow together.

spicegirlpowerchick: Dearest Mel, you've got a great bod! How often do you work out weekly?

Mel G: I've never worked out in my life, no I need to after having my baby - thank you spicegirlpowerchick.

spicegirlpowerchick: What's your favorite book?

Mel G: Miracles Can Happen by Miriam Walker.

Marliya Haniffa: Hi,my name is Marliya and i wanted to ask u ,which is the best country u've visited and why?

Mel G: Probably the Carribean coz it's hot, relaxed and laid back plus my grandma and granda live over there.

Emmie: You've sold so many records, are rich, have a home and family of your own, do you still feel the same desire as you did when you started with the Spice Girls?

Mel G: Yes, the predominant thing is to keep yourself happy and keep making good music, that will never change.

Sara: When will the Spice Girls be releasing a new single? It's been quite a while since your last one.

Mel G: Before Christmas and a third album following next year.

Clayton Bullock: Is it true that you had a song out before you got into the Spice Girls?

Mel G: No.

Angie Hung: When was the last time you cried?

Mel G: Last week, I'd watched a bit of a sad film and it stirred up my crying tears, I think I needed it anyway.

Clayton Bullock: Do you think you'll stay in the music/entertainment business for the rest of your life?

Mel G: I'd like to but who knows what will happen.

Phillip: What do you do when somebody is negative towards u????

Mel G: Ignore it!

Valencia Taylor: What's become your favorite thing about America since you've been spending time here to record your solo album?

Mel G: The food and the weather!