Mike Rowe

“Meaningful work is very different than drudgery.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I always complain because I'm old now and everything hurts.”

“Boredom is a choice. Like tardiness. Or interrupting.”