More answers…to more awesome questions:
I was wondering which one of you is clumsier?
We are both pretty clumsy but in our own special ways. More shall be explained in the next question…
What is one of your most memorable accidents?
Jill: Falling down the wet/icy stairs at the half-time show in Dallas.
Kate: I tripped walking on and off stage a few times…but in my defense…it was dark and there were cables. Grrrrr….
How have you guys grown as vocalist/writers/people since joining the KC camp?
We are so lucky to work with such an awesome group of people. EVERYONE is rad. Being around people who are RIDICULOUSLY good at what they do and are actually down to earth, good people is just phenomenal. We are constantly learning from them…and just having a darn good time 
How exactly did you guys meet? And did you hit it off immediately not only as a musical act, but as friends?
We met at a music program on Martha’s Vineyard…both of our colleges were a part of this study abroad program and we both decided to go our junior year of college. The program offers classes in songwriting, studio recording, performance, etc. Who wouldn’t want to ditch normal classes and go there?…it was the best experience ever…I mean…we got college credit for writing and listening to music all day…how rad is that? We were roommates–which was totally random–and we pretty much became friends right away. About 3 weeks into the semester, one of our homework assignments was to co-write a song with someone. We wanted to get it out of the way and decided to write together…when we performed it for the class and the professors, everyone was like, “Wow…your voices really go together well…you guys should keep singing together.” And…we did.
As newer artists in the business…are you at all anxious about the direction that the industry has taken…and how do you define success?
The industry as a whole has taken such a dramatic turn in the last few years…it’s scary and exciting all at the same time. We can’t fight the changes…we can only try and roll with them Success to Kate: Being able to do music and make a living to provide for myself and hopefully a family someday. Success to Jill: Doing the best you possibly can and being happy.
I just wanted to know what your album will be like?
You never really know until it’s done but there will be a mix of folk/pop and yes even a little bit of country…
If you weren’t singers, what do you think you’d be now?
Goooooooood question. Kate says: Probably a personal assistant or something. I like running errands, making lists and checking things off of the list. Haha. I’m so lame. Jill says: I don’t know….thank God I don’t have to know.
What inspired you both to buy fish and chips!?!
Kate says: Hahaaaa….it was Jill. I just wanted a photo op. Jill says: Isn’t that what you are supposed to do?
Favorite place in Seattle?
Kate says she’s only been there a few times…Jill can’t remember the name of the restaurant that we frequented while we were there but it was pretty cool
When you breeze through town, where’s the one place you must go?
Generally when we get back from a trip, our first stop is Pei Wei. And just so you know that I’m not lying…the day that we got back from this last tour we went there first thing. Here is a pic of kate hugging the menu because she was so happy to be there:
Are you going to include “Pop Song” on your upcoming album?
We can neither confirm or deny the existence of “Pop Song” on our next album. Haha…how was that for a politically correct answer?? Haha.
What are each of your biggest fears?
Kate says: Mismatched socks and having to go through security at the airport where they make you take your shoes off. Haha.
Jill says: Having to go back to school and take a really hard math class. I HATE math.
When you aren’t on tour or in the studio what do you like to do?
Kate says: I love just hanging out…having movie marathon days in my comfy pants and sweatshirt. I like taking walks, playing tennis or laying by a pool. I’m a people person…so I like hanging out with my friends and laughing a lot.
Jill says: I like being spontaneous. I’m usually happy doing anything as long as I’m with people that can have a good time or if I have good music to listen to.
What is the weirdest food that you like?
Kate says: Now try not to judge me immediately…but I like brussel sprouts. Yes, Jill thinks I am crazy, but…I like them.
Jill says: I’ve recently become a fan of Tofu. I swear I’m not a tree hugger.
How have you grown as artists since JillandKate began?
We’ve become more confident and learned to take more risks as artists.
What music do you listen to that might be surprising to your fans?
Kate says: Jay-Z. I love his music.
Jill says: Old school Celine Dion.
Describe each other in three words.
Kate says: Jill is loyal, fun, and ridiculously talented. Ok…4 words.
Jill says: Kate is perky, generous, and compassionate.
Who’s messier, Jill or Kate?
Let’s just say we both know how to trash a dressing room pretty quickly. Haha.
Who’s the better driver, Jill or Kate?
Hmmm….Jill says Jill. Kate says Kate.
Can you pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaasssssseeeeeeeee put Texas back on yalls MySpace???
We will see what we can do But just because you put so many “e’s” in your please! HAha.
Typical one but everyone loves it……You can meet one person for one day, it can be anyone dead or alive….Who do you meet?
Kate says: My dad’s dad. Never met him.
Jill says: Cliche, but…Jesus.
You come across a time machine, 1 journey only… where do you go?
1982. The best year ever.
Everyone has a net addiction, even my 50 year old mother has become a facebook addicted! So whats yours?
Kate says: CNN.com. Everyday. I get made fun of for my addiction because I’m always spouting out random things I read there each day.
Jill says: My local New Hampshire newspaper. I like to keep up with my hometown.
What album is currently most played on your mp3 player?
Kate says: Patty Griffin. My special mix of Patty’s songs.
Jills says: E=MC2. Mariah.
If any of your songs could be redone by Weird Al Yankovic, which would it be, why that song and what would you call it?
We don’t really know but Jill says that Amish Paradise is one of my favorite songs in the world!
Just saw the video of Deaner and Einar doing their interpretive dance. My question is: Who’s interpretation is better?
How could we pick? They both are unique and let’s face it…hilarious. We could not choose.
What is your favourite cookie?
Kate says: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip or Chocolate Chips with Nuts. YUM.
Jill says: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip. Or the big giant chocolate chip cookies from Mrs. Fields.
What are your pet peeves?
Kate says: When people don’t shut cabinets or drawers behind them.
Jill says: When ‘your’ and ‘you’re’ are used improperly. Sometimes I can be a grammar nerd.
What is the one thing you are really proud of?
Kate says: My family.
Jill says: My family.
So a lot of us have heard that Jill plays a mean guitar hero (expert level from
what I hear or whatever the highest is) but what about you Kate…can you give
her a run for her money? Is there any possibilty of y’all showcasing those skills
on a upcoming video blog?
I (kate) cannot give Jill a run for her money in guitar hero. Let’s just be honest that she is a ridiculous guitar hero player and I am just alright. Don’t feel bad for me though…I have a blast playing. And that’s a wonderful suggestion for a video blog.
Favorite theme park? Theme park ride?
Kate says: Disneyland. Thunder Mountain…I think that’s what it’s called…
Jills says: Islands of Adventure. The Hulk. Best roller coaster ever.
Do either of you have any phobias?
Kate: I don’t like spiders or small spaces. My claustrophobia has gotten worse as I get older…weird.
Jill: I hate revolving doors.
Whats your current ringtone?
Kate says: iPhone’s Xylophone ring. Fancy huh?
Jill says: Some iPhone ring. Nothing special. =)
Growing up who was your “idol” ?
Kate says: Amy Grant and Mariah Carey.
Jill says: Oddly enough, the same as Kate.
Did you slap kate and cory for laughing when you fell at the NFL event?
No…I was laughing too–it was hilarious!
What was the favorite fan-gift you ever got?
We think it’s pretty rad that people give us gifts at all!!!! There is no way we could pick out a favorite! We’ve gotten some awesome stuff
Do you remember the front row jumpers from Mannheim, Cologne, Antwerp and Amsterdam with the blink ears on the head?
Yes we do
Would you ever move to another country?
Never say never….but probably not.
Jill, the your and you’re bugs me too. You are not the only one. Mrs. Fields OHHH GOOD CHOICE!
Kate, Jay-Z love. His music is awesome. Nice choice. I too could be a damn good personal assistant.
I vote yes to the Guitar Hero themed video blog.
Oh my God, I HATE it when people mess up grammar and punctuation. I’m not talking about things like split infinitives that no one really cares about, but your/you’re, there/their etc. Drives me mental.
My Dad gets annoyed by drawers being left open too, even part way. Luckily, it doesn’t really bother me, because the first two drawers here in my room don’t shut all the way.
As to the fish and chips – of course it’s the thing to do! Next time though, try it from a fish and chip shop, not a restaurant. It’s more authentic!
Kate: i also HATE mismatching socks! i was actually just talking about it yesterday… and Jay-Z is sweet. (:
Jill: go grammar! Haha.
I just bought Patty Griffin’s cd Children Running Through. I LOVE it! She’s amazing! Oh, and a guitar hero blog would be pretty awesome.
oooooo even though my questions got answered in the first lot, I much prefer these! These questions seem to have a lot more substance!! hehe
Jill – old school Celine Dion!! Just been listening to it in my car! awesome. And the grammar thing totally bugs me too.
Recently, some friends and I were inspired by the Up To The Mountain interpretive dance and filmed our own….maybe I’ll show ya’s it sometime!!!
Thank you for politically answering my question and taking time to answer all of our questions!
It is nice to hear that you think Amy Grant is as great as I do.
I just wrote such a cool reply to this and my internet went and bye bye comment so here goes again…..
You guys have the best timing the last two blogs have been posted when I have had possibly the worst days possible so whhhooooop!
Kate, the brussel sprouts thing I do share that same weird food love. Used to confuse my family a lot when I was younger during Christmas day I mean what kid wants to eat more brussel sprouts?
Jill the You’re and Your thing drives me insane also there their and they’re…..I don’t get how people get them confused…..*baffled*
But yeah reading your blog cheered me up a bunch, cheered me up even more that you guys answered 4 of my questions whoooop!
Jill- Totally with ya on the grammar.
Especially when it comes to “they’re,” “their,” and “there”
I’ve been moving and unpacking all week. What an awesome way to sit and relax reading y’alls answers. Funny that I can’t pick which I like better between Disney and Universal but y’all picked my favorite ride from each place
Though Tower of Terror, Expedition Everest, and The Mummy come SO very close. Rock out ladies!!!
im wearing mismatched socks right now Kate, just thought you should know.
Jill, math makes me cry, it’s evil and tofu rocks.
Thx a lot for answering a lot of my questions
) You rock.
just a suggestion..get better ring tones haha..but thanks for answering!!
and i agree with jill on the math thing..math sucks and what sucks more is going to summer school for math.
oatmeal chocolate chip are the boss and so are the giant mrs fields cookies. i used to get those all the time when i was little. i completely agree with the math thing…i just finished calculus and by some miracle i got a B. i had a serious dance party after i saw that. YAY patty griffin and oldschool celine dion! small spaces scare me too. you’re not alone. the grammar thing…i hate when people say melk instead of milk or pellow instead of pillow. haha… love the blogs girls!
Ok first of all I am glad to hear that I am not the only person that is totally obsessed with Cnn.com! My friends are always raging on me because I randomly blurt out information that I read on there. Also I am totally with you Kate on the whole mismatch socks, security at the airport, brussel sprouts, people not shuting cabinets or drawers, and Patty Griffin mix.
Ok I just realized that Kate and I are waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy too much alike. I don’t think that we should ever be in the same room together. We would probably be laughing so hard at ourselves we would start to cry!
Oh yeah way to pick Pei Wei! I love that place and I really miss it too…. Thanks a lot now I am craving Tofu Mandarin Kung Pao!
OK those answers totally made me laugh loudly at work, Shhhhhhh!!!!
Grammar thing annoys me too!!! You have no idea how many people suck at it until you offer to make Kelly Clarkson a 2008 UK tour Scrap book!!! (no pun intended) but….. ‘Never Again’ Seriously you spell it like this ‘Queuing’ AHHHHHHHHHH (ok breathe) HA!!
Loved the answers and Please post some dates for shows this fall or next summer coz the UK squad are invading… that’s right, the British are comming!! Be ready, we ROCK!!!! We come baring side pony and partying energy!! HA! What am I on… seriously!!! I should do some work!! XX
OMG I forgot, taking shoes off at airport… I had flip flops on and they were like ‘remove them’ where am i gonna hide a bomb… under my tiny foot? Seriously US airport checks are over the top.lol. I walked barefoot through JFK just coz I refused to take my shoes off again. HA!!
woopppp this is even better than the first installment ! :]
y’all should do a Q&A more often !
i really do hope you put Texas back up on myspace !!
xoxo
XxKellxX
Have you ever read a myspace/facebook profile and the person says that bad grammer bothers him or her, yet grammar is spelled wrong? It makes me laugh.
I am another Sarah from the one above…LOL..but wanted to comment, too…
Kate: I am a CNN JUNKIE! I am always spewing stuff off from the news, like the little kid from Jerry Maguire..LOL. Sometimes I feel that everyone is thinking ” alright, shut up already!” LOL Glad I am not in a class of my own on that one! Plus, I agree with the Pei Wei…LOVE their Mandarin Kung Pao, although I ask for it without the snap peas. Don’t blame you for hugging the menu! LOL
Jill: I am a freelance writer, so the grammar gets to me as well! Love that you love the Mrs. Fields cookie cakes ( is that what you mean by the giant cookies?). As a matter of fact, my b-day is in a few weeks, and that’s my wish for the birthday cake..lol!
Thanks for answering the questions! They were fun to read!
Hugs,
Sarah
PS The interperative dance had me in tears from laughing so hard!
The first meal I ate when I landed in London last year was Fish & Chips. It was at a little pub behind Buckingham Palace. They were actually really good. It IS the thing to do! I went with the smashed peas…lol. As for brussel sprouts…notsomuch…and I like just about everything! Thank you gals for taking the time out to allow us to delve into your (or is it you’re haha) private worlds. I can’t wait for the guitar hero video…it’s a new love for me…I’ve just become hooked on the whole Wii experience.
Peace…
Kelly