Interview with Mikey Verdugo of "Design Star"

...and the more I see of him in the media, the more I realize he'll do himself a huge favor by staying out of the limelight and working in the private sector.

I don't mean that as a slam to Mikey, neccessarily. Compare Matt's AfterElton interview's with Mikey's... Both are proven, talented designers and (I believe) honest with their responses. But it's obvious who comes off as a mature 'adult' and who appears to still be a 'child'.

I see a lot of Mikey's immature lack of responsibility in this interview. His responses make it seem that he doesn't understand why HGTV would not invite him to the finale. They also seem to imply that "HGTV did this to me".

Poor Mikey... He's still counting on other equally immature and unrealistic fans to support him and say, "It's OK, Mikey! You SHOULD have your own show on HGTV [of all places] even though we've seen you handcuffed to a cross and heard your moans as you were milked from behind by a pseudo bondage master! You're just too pretty NOT to!" I'd have more respect for Mikey if he were to just say, "Ooops! My bad..."

Mikey just now seems to be getting the impact of the internet (by his response in the interview). Believe me - I have absolutely nothing against 'slow learners'. At this point I do believe that Mikey "gets" it was a mistake to think that he could hide what he'd done publicly in the past (regardless of whether/not anyone thinks it's moral or immoral). But for goodness' sake - be a man and say, "Yup, I did it and I get why HGTV turned me down."

I think the most dissapointing thing about Mikey V. is that he's still talented but doesn't realize that every time he puts himself in in the public spotlight (like this interview), he demonstrates how immature and irresponsible he is.

I'm glad he's friends with Matt, but (at this point) Mikey has not demonstrated that he has the ability to truely see Matt's examples and learn from Matt. That's WAAAAAY too bad for him.

So... my thesis is that Mikey should stay in the private sector where he's less likely to be attacked publicly (and possibly hinder what could be a very decent career). Some people just have that extra gift for how to handle themselves in public. And some just don't. It's not a crime. It just a matter of planting the seed in the right soil. Some plants do better in the full sun, and some thrive in the shade.

Oh, and Mikey, honey... Make the choice to STOP calling yourself "Mikey".

-Sibelius

"It's curtains for you, Dr. Horrible. Lacy, wafting curtains..."