I can say the willingness to get dirty has always defined us as an nation, and it's a hallmark of hard work and a hallmark of fun, and dirt is not the enemy.

Innovation without imitation is a complete waste of time.

There's really not a difference between an octopus and, like, a giant pile of snot.

Short-cuts lead to long delays.

People with dirty jobs are happier than you think. As a group, they're the happiest people I know.

It's funny; it's a real balancing act. In TV, everybody's talking about authenticity. In order to make 'Dirty Jobs' authentic, I really can't be overly informed. The minute I am, I become a host It's a very tricky business paying a tribute to work, because TV is very bad at it.

Nobody makes a turd like that and lives.