Karen Civil Quotes

I think reality television is such a special talent.

Reality TV has taken over.

In every area, we seem to have thrown everything away and embraced reality television. It's nauseating, programme after programme.

I don't have anything against Simon Cowell and 'The X Factor.'

I don't watch 'American Idol.' I don't watch any of that stuff.

When I was working at Trio, I was pitched 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' and I knew, whoever gets this, this is a game changer. When I started at Bravo in 2005, it was a hit, and Season 1 of 'Project Runway' was in postproduction.

We thought Donald Trump was leaving that world of entertainment and climbing over the wall into politics. In fact, what he did was he pulled the world of politics into the world of reality television.

I think reality television, unless it's inspirational, which it very rarely is, I think it's embarrassing. It's embarrassing state of affairs that we're in.

Television has been very good to me. I grew up on it, and it had quite an impact on me. I'm entertaining opportunities that are coming my way.

Personally, I don't get that whole reality show thing. It was much smaller, and it's grown. It's like an epidemic. I'm still rather confused by it.

You could go to Estonia and there's probably an episode of 'Seinfeld' playing there. Television is a very powerful thing.

I barely ever watch TV, but when I do, I usually only watch MTV shows, like 'The Real World Sydney.'

I humbly apologise for reality Television.

Television wasn't prestigious.

When I auditioned for the show, I didn't realize it was an MTV production, which is going to make for really good tunes during the episodes, if nothing else.

Who wouldn't want to be an 'American Idol' judge? It's an awesome, awesome show.

I'm always being asked if I watch 'The X Factor,' and I do from time to time. I know it makes for great TV and that Simon Cowell has a real gift.

Reality TV, although I'm a part of it, I think reality TV is a terrible thing.

'American Idol' has taken over my whole life.

I'm proud to be involved with Simon Cowell and 'X Factor.'

I'm a big fan of all those singing competition shows.

There's no question 'Amazing Race' is a beautifully produced show.

I developed the pilot for 'Entertainment Tonight' with Jack Haley, Jr. and Al Masini, who became my business partner in 'Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous,' 'Runaway' and several other shows and specials.

I will tell you this: I have fun, a lot of fun with 'The Apprentice.' When I did the books - and now we have a book out. And all the time, books are prestigious. But there's sort of nothing like having the big hot show on television.

There's a lot I've yet to say about 'American Idol,' so I am excited about teaming up with 'Idol Go Home' and starting my blog.