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I want to interact with my fans, and I want to let people know what I'm doing and stuff like that because I'd want to know.

I basically use Facebook and Twitter and MySpace to communicate with the fans. I don't think it's necessarily about advancing my career, but I do want to be able to connect with my fans. They are so important to me, and a lot of them have stuck with me since the very beginning, and that means so much to me.

When I realized I could use Facebook as a way to communicate directly with my fans, I thought it would be a great idea.

I want my fans to feel like we're always in touch. Because without 'em, I wouldn't be able to do any of this.

It was so much easier to connect with my fans when I was smaller. I could answer every message, and I enjoyed doing that.

I really like to communicate to my fans. I have a fan club president who I've had for over 15 years.

I like to connect with fans, usually positive stuff. If there is negative stuff, you just look past it and talk to the people that appreciate you.

The social networking sites are such good way to keep in touch with your fans, it's quick and simple and it keeps your fans interested in what you're doing.

Now I've even gotten to running out to the fan buses that pass by our house, so I can talk to the people. I think I'm trying to gather fans, frankly. They're very, very nice people - they really understand. It's fun talking to them.