Quotes
It's a character I've created. Actually, that's pretty much the opposite of me, off a farm in the Midwest.
It started as just a little cable show.
Inexpensive is good.
In two days, it's hard to to get the quality you would normally want for a design project.
I've made an incredible amount of money stealing fans from homeowners.
I've had rooms that didn't come out to my liking.
I've enjoyed being a part of something from the beginning, when we were still finding our footing.
I'm very flattered, but I don't think I'm the sexiest man on the planet.
I'm opinionated. I always stick to my design plan. I don't waver.
I'm having the time of my life and I'm glad people are enjoy it.
I was supposed to be the antithesis of Frank.
I want to get the point across that you may not have money to give to a charity, whether that is Ronald McDonald House or Broadway Cares or DIFFA, but you can help RAISE money or give your time and talents.
I try to instill in people the idea that they've all got individual personalities, and they should do what they want to their homes.
I see the same coffee table everywhere. It's mass marketing.
I look at each episode in two ways - from a design standpoint and from an entertainment standpoint - this is TV, after all. We usually succeed on at least one of the levels.
I know people don't think I work.
I incorporate conflict and resolution into the show - hey, that's Drama 101.
I have bare bulbs hanging from my ceiling. I got this gig when I was renovating my apartment and didn't get to finish.
I gave the couple a hint of a design that would work great with the bones of their home. They weren't ready for it, and they embarrassed themselves and that's too bad.
I enjoy talking to fans.