“2007 has been a rebuilding year for me... music, studio, learning things about who I am as a man,�? Nick tells Extra at his restaurant Company American Bistro’s grand opening on Wednesday, where he and Vanessa celebrate their birthdays. “I think it’s exciting. Any time you learn and grow it’s an exciting time.�?

Divorce with Jessica Simpson. “I don’t think you can get much worse than the year before [2006]. The last year has been good... been in the studio working on a new album. I’m excited to get that out in 2008.�?