TVH: Have you got a name for your rude bits?

SHANE: No! That's terrible! I'm not telling you what I call my rude bits! It's too rude for the TV HITS readers!

TVH: Ever worn a thong?

SHANE: C'mon lads, when I horse ride I have to wear one occasionally! (All other boys in fits of laughter!) Not the ones that go right into your bum cheeks like cheese wire though! I've also worn one for Volleyball to protect my privates! They're not that bad, honestly!

(From TV HITS, November 2000)

SHANE: One and a half. I usually have two, but I pull one down a bit, unless I lie flat on my back - then it's one. I put one pillow in between my knees. You need a bit of room. You know what I mean? (No! Do tell.)

(From Top Of The Pops, November 2000)

If you caught someone spliking the punch at a party, would you grass them up?  

SHANE: I’d definitely keep quite and then I’d drink it myself, heh-heh! We were in Ronan’s house one night and one of his friends come round. We gave him a drink with loads of vinegar in it and was pucking all over the place. It was so funny!  

In light of Posh's revelation about Becks wearingher thongs, would you ever be tempted to try one yourself?

SHANE: Oh, no way!

BRYAN: Oh why not? Yeah, bring 'em on if you ask me!

SHANE: They' re meant to be very comfortable!!!

(From Top Of The Pops, March  2000)

MARK: If you can’t take a good slagging then don’t even think about joining Westlife.

SHANE: We’re always abusing eachother in a nice funny way. We always niggle each other about one thing and we all know abot it but nobody else does. It’s something we keep between the five of us. For example I could say one word to Kian and it could wind him up a treat.

TOTP: It wouldn’t have anything to do with an in joke about horses, would it?

SHANE: That’s not the exact one I was thinking of but Kian is afraid of horses.

KIAN: No it’s not that, it’s just I’m a stallion!

THE REST: Yeah right!

SHANE: You so are scared of horses! When we were younger he’d come along when I was doing shows and stuff, but he wouldn’t go near the horses. I was like, ‘It’s a horse, man! It’s just like a big dog!’ But he was having none of it.

KIAN: They’re just too big, man!

(From Top Of The Pops, April  2000)

TOTP:A popstar is accused of lying about their age. Which Westlifer would be responsible for this terrible crime?

KIAN: Shane will age the fastest though, that's for sure. He's ruined!

SHANE: I'm sorry but I think Kian will age the quickest, physically and facially. Kian's groove's scooting back quickly, you know! (everyone but Kian falls off their chair in fits of laughter!)

KIAN: Oi, that's my natural hairline!

SHANE: I'm not saying it's bad now but the groove might scoot. I'll probably go bald too. And Nicky...

(From Top Of The Pops, May  2000)

SH: Do you act cool around the ladies? 

SHANE: A lot of the time i'll just stare at a girl. I don't care if they look at me or catch me doing it, I'll just stare at their legs or whatever. The boys are always like, "What are you doing? She knows you're doing it," and I'm like, "So?" I'd just like to say sorry to all the girls i've stared at, especially if it made them feel uncomfortable. Sorry!

Smash Hits - Thanks to Jacqueline for this!!!!

OTown_Girlie: Okay, here's what every girl wants to know: Do you guys have girlfriends?
WESTLIFE - Shane Filan: This is Shane. I don't have a girlfriend. [...]
WESTLIFE - Shane Filan: This is Shane here. I have 12 girlfriends and 6 of them are married. 
lilfunky1: If you were strapped into a chair until you read one book, what would you read?
WESTLIFE - Shane Filan: This is Shane. I never read books. I would not ever read a book. Does Playboy count? I'd read my breakfast menu!

Westlife chat, from twec.com  April 3, 2000 

(Thanks to Renee for this!)