"It was ironic looking at Billboard record and seeing Black & Blue|Black & Blue at number 1 and the Beatles album at number 2, that Backstreet Boys album is hotter. I love how they are more hands on with the writing process, ya gotta' love that." ~ Mariah Carey 2000.

"You could be a fan of the Backstreet Boys and you can admit that...that's cool because the songs are so .. they're good." ~ Darren Hayes (Savage Garden) 2001.

"The Backstreet Boys is the most successful Boyband ever existed on this planet and they are really talented. ~ Jessica Simpson

"They're really great guys, and I'm glad we share the same record label, I think I'm in love with them" ~ Aaliyah 2000.

"The Backstreet Boys can sing their asses off. I'm not so sure about those other boy bands. But Backstreet Boys have my ultimate respect." ~ Elton John

"The Beatles were basically the Backstreet Boys of their time, then they began doing drugs and became one of the most revolutionary bands in the world. Maybe if we gave the Backstreet Boys drugs, we could see what would happen, who knows, maybe they would change the world too" ~ System of a Down

"I love the Backstreet Boys" ~ Daisy Fuentes 1999

"Without Nick, I wouldn't be where I am. He's my hero." ~ Aaron Carter

"I'm a big Backstreet Boys fan. I always give y'all shoutouts. I love the things y'all do." ~ Sean Combs (to Nick Carter)

"I've got a lot of respect for Backstreet boys...when I did Men Strike Back with them I had a blast..." ~ D'Angelo