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Q & A with Big Gunn
September 11, 2006
OUTzone got a quick peek at Fashion Week with Tim Gunn as he was dashing off to see one of the very first shows of the season. He’s tall and handsome and has perfect skin, so we tried our best not to flirt too much while he answered our questions.
Oh wise sage, how is this attention treating you?
I’m having the best time of my whole life. I’m loving every second of it, because I’ve realized it can go away as abruptly as it arrived. And it will!
Being bravo’s gay little brother, we at OUTzone definitely look at things from a very gay perspective -- why is fashion in particular a gay man’s medium?
I mean, I hate to say this. Actually, I don’t hate to say it, I’ll say it proudly, I think most things associated with quality, taste, style and design are the territory of gay men.
Has there ever been a contestant that you absolutely hated?
(Long pause.) Yes.
Would you like to say who?
Yes. (Another long pause.)
Has there ever been a contestant that you thought, “I want to be friends with this person for the rest of my life.”
Oh, lots of them. You know, I have to be honest -- most of them.
What is your response to this wild amount of comments on your blog? Do you read them?
To be honest, I only read them if somebody calls my attention to something. Because they could become kind of an obsession, and I’d never leave that blog.
What is your feeling about the direction of the show? Are you happy with how the show is put together and is it fair?
The show is brilliantly edited, it is brilliantly produced, and every time I see the episode -- even though I was part of it -- I marvel about how it was done. There’s no one who isn’t portrayed the way that they really are, and if anything -- I’ll be really blunt -- the editing is kind to most people.
Who are you excited about for fashion week?
I have my loyalties, of course, to the Parsons alums. And the younger they are, the more emotional I get about this. I’m seeing Ashleigh Verrier at the UPS hub at the tents. UPS is giving a group of young designers space for free, so it’s phenomenal. The Prouenza Schouler boys were fairly young graduates. Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenberg, Tracy Reese, a whole list of people. Because of the Project Runway show, I really can only see shows through Sunday, and then I’m kinda stuck. But stuck in a happy way. Daniel Franco is showing on Monday afternoon, and if I can get away, I will absolutely be there.
Which fashions are headed down a wrong path right now? What do you wish would just go away?
Bare midriffs on men and women, I hope it’s really gone.
We all signed a petition for you to be the sexiest man alive:
Well, thanks so much.
How is it to be suddenly treated as a sex symbol?
(Laughs.) Well, It’s surreal. And when I think about it, it’s totally ridiculous.
It’s really not.
Well, thank you.
Anything you want to say for the gays in general?
Absolutely. The world would be less of a place without us.
Thanks for chatting with us, Tim, we’ll see you at the shows!
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Comments
theprgayboys wrote:
"The world would be less of a place without us."
Absolutely!!
Fabulous interview, guys. We LOVE Tim Gunn.
He's our ultimate hero, our Superman. If they made Tim Gunn Underoos, we'd have a drawerful.
posted at September 11, 2006 02:02 PM
MissLynette wrote:
I adore Tim Gunn. What a man. And this straight married woman agrees: "the world would be less of a place without" y'all. Great interview.
posted at September 11, 2006 02:46 PM
Lisa Sabatier wrote:
God, I love him!!!
posted at September 11, 2006 03:51 PM
Kate wrote:
Tim Gunn makes me wish I were a gay man.
posted at September 11, 2006 05:36 PM
The Scarlett wrote:
Tim Gunn is the organic, heirloom cherry on the hot fudge sundae (made with artisan gelato, natch) that is my life. My dream day with el Gunn would include his and hers mani/pedis followed by smart cocktails and sctintillating conversation. Oh, if only!
posted at September 11, 2006 05:59 PM
Janet E. wrote:
OMG, Tim is such a fabulous tease. I'm dyyyyying to know which contestant(s) he absolutely hated!!! Great interviewlet, though.
posted at September 11, 2006 07:11 PM
katiecoo wrote:
Tim Gunn has charmed every person of every persuasion, age, ethnicity, occupation, fashion sense and senseless. Tim Gunn for PRESIDENT...of EVERYTHING!
posted at September 12, 2006 08:59 AM
John wrote:
Tim is fantastic, if I don't get my weekly dose of Mr. Gunn I go into withdrawl... its not pretty or stylish at all. Tim's blog on Bravo is the best post show commentary I can imagine. Tim, thank you so much!
posted at September 12, 2006 10:09 AM
ScubaOtter wrote:
The Divine Tim Gunn--encapsulates everything. *le divine sigh*
I don't understand why more people haven't signed the petition, though! He's definitely the sexiest man alive!
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/timgunn
posted at September 12, 2006 01:28 PM
Tasha wrote:
Grace, character, tact and taste. WWTGD? :-)
posted at September 12, 2006 05:51 PM
Emilie Winthrop wrote:
As a graduate of the old Parsons (Int. Des.'53) I watch every episode with great anticipation. I especially enjoy the elegance that you bring to the show. You remind me of those elegant mentors of our time: Van Day Truex, Stanley Barrows (The Tastemaker') Pierre Bedard, Henry J. MacMillen, Jim Woodruff and Harold Guy. I hope the show goes on and on with you as host.
There is only one thing that bothers me. Does Heidi have to enjoy "aufing" people as much as she appears to? My sympathy goes to all the talented and sensitive people who don't make it, but still contribute, and probably will despite their dismissalfrom the show. I still can't understand why Austen Scarlett didn't win. That corn cob dress was more than memorable.
posted at September 13, 2006 04:09 PM
Elle wrote:
Up until all things of taste and design being gay man's territory, I loved TG. That's just a predjuiced remark. How poor of taste is that?
posted at September 14, 2006 07:48 AM
jaymie m. wrote:
mr gunn, is all that a gentleman should be. his persona is ellegent but strong, imho. mr. gunn reminds me of the gentle men of the big screen in the 1930's and 40's. when i can think of a name i will post it. lol jaymie
posted at September 14, 2006 11:01 AM
Cathy wrote:
I AM A STRAIGHT WOMAN LIVING IN CALIFORNIA AND TIM GUNN MAEKS ME WISH I WAS A GAY MAN LIVING IN NEY YORK CITY. .............I LOVE OYU TIM. AND YOU ....."MAKE IT WORK"
posted at September 17, 2006 11:19 PM
Ceekay wrote:
If the head of 7th on 5th (sorry, not good with names) says its all about getting along, why is Jeffrey still on the show? No one could be more difficult, AND PROUD OF IT! He is roundly criticized by the judges and yet is still there....what gives?
posted at September 20, 2006 09:31 PM
Sue Bee wrote:
I want to bear Tim Gunn's child! He is just sooo beautiful...
posted at September 21, 2006 11:14 PM
david@GentsCanineSociety.com wrote:
I love Tim Gunn...hes brought sexy silver hair back!
Please consider my Gay mans dog blog for your list.
Thanks!
http://www.gentscaninesociety.com
posted at September 22, 2006 01:28 AM
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