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July 29, 2008

Happy Birthday Tim Gunn!

Can’t decide how to celebrate the Project Runway aficionado’s birthday? Here are a few easy ways to pay homage to the God of Sophistication and Style.

10. Don’t be afraid to turn people down. Try a polite but firm: I would refuse.

9. Feel worried. Feel woeful. Share your feelings.

8. Be honest. If your friend’s dress looks like a coffee filter or a maxi pad, tell them, "your dress looks like a coffee filter or a maxi pad.”

7. If you are over 40, do NOT wear horizontal stripes. And while you’re at it, donate those pleated pants and double-breasted blazers to Goodwill. If you can’t do it yourself, do it for Tim.

6. Don’t let anyone question your authority. Repeat after Tim: “Do I even have one iota of doubt? No. Not one iota.”

5. It is always a good time to have a caucus. Try walking into a bar, folding your hands together, and announcing “everyone, gather around.” If you don’t have an actual announcement, give hugs.

4. At least six times today, wander into an office room and tell your employees to carry on.

3. Be prophetic, with a tinge of doom. Tell a few strangers in an elevator, “Live like there is no tomorrow. Because for one of you, there won’t be.”

2. Always look very concerned. If someone asks you what’s wrong, step back, purse your lips, and say, “I’m concerned.”

1. Whatever you do today, make it work. Even if it’s not working, or it ran out of batteries. Today you have no excuse.

81 comments

debra Wrote:

when is tim gunns birthday is it 29th july if so if i may be so personal how old is he as i have a birthday the same day or did i read the ad wrong many thanks from australia

posted on July 29, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Judith Hartzog Wrote:

Happy Birthday, Tim. Love everything about you on the show. I sure wish you were one of the judges. That would really shake things up. Love ya, Judy

posted on July 29, 2008 at 4:49 PM
Sharon Smith Wrote:

Happy Birthday, Tim! My daughters and I love you on the show...you are so kind and paternal to the designers. You have a great way of constructively criticizing without being mean. Kind people rock! Have a wonderful day and a great year, Tim.

posted on July 29, 2008 at 6:46 PM
jean hammershaimb Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim -
We loved your book. We look forward to season two of Guide to Style. Wondering why you do not have the older woman and her wardrobe needs on your show.

I am an older woman and would love to have you guide me as I find my own particular style of dressing.

posted on July 29, 2008 at 7:11 PM
Brandie Wrote:

From one leo to another... Happy Birthday Tim!

posted on July 29, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Pam Wrote:

Tim, I wish you a FIERCE birthday. You're such a doll and a fabulous personality. It would NOT be Project Runway without you.
Now, carry on!!!!

posted on July 29, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Mike Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim!!!

posted on July 29, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Alicia Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim!~ You're the life of Project Runway! keep making it work!

posted on July 29, 2008 at 9:52 PM
winkie Wrote:

Happy Birthday!!!

posted on July 29, 2008 at 10:12 PM
KygirlinGa Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim!
I think you are fabulous!

KygirlinGa

posted on July 29, 2008 at 11:04 PM
CAROL SHINES Wrote:

I LOVE TIM GUNN, HOPE YOU HAVE MANY MORE B DAYS. YOU ARE A GREAT ADDITION TO PROJECT RUNWAY WITH YOUR EXPERTISE AND YOUR SAVY LINGO.

"MAKE IT WORK" I LOVE IT

posted on July 29, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Marie E Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim, from one leo to another. July 29th is the best day don't you think? I had a great birthday, how about yours?

posted on July 29, 2008 at 11:22 PM
susan Wrote:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (29TH)TIM! WE LOVE YOU THE BEST!!!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 12:25 AM
Caroline Wrote:

Hi, Tim. I know it's a little late but i would like to wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I love Project Runway. My favourite would be season 2.Daniel V. was my fav. When season 3 aired in Malaysia, I was addicted to it.
I hope you enjoyed your birthday yesterday.
xoxo...Bye=)

posted on July 30, 2008 at 6:40 AM
Leslie Nelson Wrote:

I started watching Project Runway a few years ago when I was home from work--really sick with the flu. It was a PR marathon and after the first episode--I was hooked. I've since gotten married and my husband has become a fan of the show. We love you guys. Tim is my absolute favorite! Sorry about the belated birthday wishes, Tim. Keep up the great work. You are a pleasure to watch. Continued success to all of your cohorts as well. :)

posted on July 30, 2008 at 8:17 AM
Kelly Wrote:

Tim,
Happy Birthday! Your an inspiration to many. Hope you continue to share your knowledge of fashion to the world. Have a great day!
Love you!
Kelly

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:06 AM
Rachel Wrote:

I know I'm a day late, but I have a #11 to add: Close every work conversation with "We'll caucus later."

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:27 AM
debrarae Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim! Best wishes ALWAYS!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:34 AM
SalannB Wrote:

Happy Belated Birthday, Tim!

I hope you had a wonderful day!

Salann

posted on July 30, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Beth Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim!

You exude civility, decorum and style in a world gone mad. It's reassuring to know you are around keeping things sane and controlled.

All the best to a true gentleman.

posted on July 30, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Babycakes Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim Gunn!!
We were soo happy that you stayed on the show after hearing that you might not be! Last season & this season definitely would not have been the same without you! I love your big words, and we (Project Runway fans) always imitate you! You're great!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Robi Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim!!! Party away and when your done come to my house and help me "Make it Work!!!" Best Wishes!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Emily Wrote:

Happy birthday, Tim!

Have a fabulous day! If its not, make sure you MAKE IT WORK!

Lovelovelovelove,

Emily

posted on July 30, 2008 at 6:20 PM
Naseem Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim! I hope you have the best birthday.

Lots of love,
Naseem

posted on July 30, 2008 at 6:39 PM
ana Wrote:

happy birthday tim!!!!
you are the best part of the show and i wish you would be on it more.

posted on July 30, 2008 at 6:40 PM
edie witt Wrote:

happy birthday tim gunn. i hope u r having a good year. best wishes and keep up the good work.

posted on July 30, 2008 at 7:29 PM
De Wrote:

Best wishes to Tim ... Bravo!!

Love ya!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Alexandra Quinn Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim. You make us all smile and make it work. xoa

posted on July 30, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Amadenna Wrote:

The world would be a better place if there were more Tim Gunn's. Happy Birthday and keep "making it work" for us commoners. I am still waiting for the "Dictionary according to Tim Gunn."

posted on July 30, 2008 at 7:50 PM
PeaceBang Wrote:

Happy birthday, Tim Gunn! I kiss you on both of your cheeks, Euro-style. Or is that a Heidi thing only? At any rate, you're my sartorial hero and you MAKE IT WORK in every way. Love and admiration, PB

posted on July 30, 2008 at 8:55 PM
nene Wrote:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM :D

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:05 PM
Roxanne Clinton Wrote:

Wow, what an honor! Tim and I share the same b-day. I was wondering why I walk around with my lips tense and arms folded telling people "I'm concerned. Make it work"

Who knew?

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Zee Wrote:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM. LUV YA!!!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:38 PM
LindsayL Wrote:

Happy birthday to Tim!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Zee Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim. I Love You. You are project runway!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:39 PM
Patricia Favale Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim, You are One of the Main Reasons I watch the show!!!! You are tops in my book. You have class, from an EX-NYorker now living in SC. Hugs and more Hugs and may you have many more.

posted on July 30, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Marissa Wrote:

Happy B Day Tim!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Maria K. Wolf Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim! You absolutely rock! I love your fabulous style and sense of humor. Thanks for making my day every time I watch Project Runway!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 10:06 PM
constance Wrote:

The best to you Tim, I so enjoy the way you contemplate the designers choices, it would be ab fab to be in your head!. Any time you decide to design in the country's oldest town, paddle down to St Augustine....I'll cook.

posted on July 30, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Barbara Wrote:

Happy Birthday, Tim! I wish you all the very best...I know how old you are as I am from the same circa! It only gets better!

Love Project Runway, but if you could do something to get rid of Heidi, the show would be perfect! lol And I am serious!

Barbara

posted on July 30, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Wendy Beeker Wrote:

Tim, Tim, Tim
Such a lovely, lovely man deserves a memorable and wonderful birthday WEEK! Enjoy this one to the fullest and the many many more to come. You are such a gentleman - I wish all men were more like you.
Wendy In Georgia

posted on July 30, 2008 at 11:36 PM
PR fan Wrote:

Tim turned 55. Happy birthday Tim!!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 11:38 PM
Amy Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim! I love the show and you are such a class act!

posted on July 30, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Sean Wrote:

Mr. Tim Gunn,

You simply ROCK!

posted on July 31, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Gabby B Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim!!!! I love you on the show and I totally dig ur personality...

Laredo,Texas

posted on July 31, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Ricki Wrote:

Happy Happy Belated Birthday To You Tim Gunn!!!!!!! I Think Your The Most Fabulous TV Personality Alive Hope You Have A Wonderful Year :)

~Ricki~

posted on July 31, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Debbra Wrote:

Thank You for being you Happy Wonderfullll Birthday and as many more as you desire.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Denise Cyr Wrote:

You make it work! Happy Birthday, Tim! DC

posted on July 31, 2008 at 1:08 AM
Wendy M. Wrote:

Tim, I hope you had a wonderful, elegant day. You bring a touch of class to everything you do, and I and your many fans are so grateful to have your calming presence in this frenetic world. Happy Birhday, and many, many more!

posted on July 31, 2008 at 1:10 AM
sheena Wrote:

ur amazing Tim!!!! I hope all ur wishes come true and your b-day is fab, fab,fabulous!!! I wish I could celebrate you ur such an inspiration and u seem like so much fun!!!! "muah!" ;-*

posted on July 31, 2008 at 1:30 AM
Nicole Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim! You are truly the backbone of Project Runway, it wouldn't exist without you.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 2:06 AM
Heather Wrote:

Happy Birthday and as you like to say so much "Make it work" no matter what. Seriously though, you are the reason I keep watching Project Runway so I hope you had an incredible day.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 2:38 AM
sky rose Wrote:

Hello Mr. Tim:

Happy Birthday !

This family certainly enjoys your wit and great sense of humour. We appreciate your gently twisted perspective as you assist the Project Runway contestants in meeting their design and time responsibilities.

May you have a healthy, happy and loving year.

Carry On !
The Roses, Santa Cruz, CA

posted on July 31, 2008 at 2:57 AM
treschic Wrote:

I love Tim. Happy Birthday Tim. You are Fabulous.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 2:58 AM
Isa McClure Wrote:

Many Happy Returns My Friend (that I've never met, but my friend no less).You are the Alistair Cooke (of Masterpiece Theatre fame) of Bravo, and that is high praise indeed. When I want commentary on fashion you are the man to go to.Have a great Birthday, with many more to follow.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 3:14 AM
Lawrence Everett Forbes Wrote:

Tim said the line I've been dying to hear since they showed excerpts from the coming season at the end of Episode One: "Holla at your boy!" I fell in love with him all over again! If there's a cure for him, I don't want it! But I do want that clip as a ringtone! (He may not know it, but he's totally my Pet Boyfriend!)

Happy Belated Birthday, Tim! “Holla at your boy!”

posted on July 31, 2008 at 3:55 AM
Mark-o Wrote:

Tim,

I love you man! You are the best. I wish that I could be half as smooth as you. You always know exactly what to say and how to say it.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 4:45 AM
marc perreauilt Wrote:

Happy Birthday to one of the finest looking men on the planet.....with a sense of style and grace.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 6:15 AM
Lou Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim! May you have many, many more wonderful birthdays and continue to show how easy it is to be a gentleman. Best Wishes!

posted on July 31, 2008 at 9:13 AM
Sofia Wrote:

Buon compleanno, Tim! You have more taste, grace, and discernment in your little finger than all the judges and guest judges combined. What would the designers and your adoring public do without you? Wishing you lots of love and inspiration in the coming year and always.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 10:04 AM
RubyJuly Wrote:

We share a birthday! What an honor - i share a birthday with the Great Tim Gunn.

Many many more....

posted on July 31, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Susan O'Keefe Wrote:

Dearest Tim,

Happy belated birthday! You are truly a lovely, talented person and your personality and mentorship to the designers make the show. What I really love though, is when you go personally check on the final 3 in their homw environments. You are so very gracious and appreciative and never appear to 'look down' on them, no matter how meager or basic their offerings may be. You are a gentleman with a lot of class! Take good care and 'carry on'!
Sincerely,
Susan

posted on July 31, 2008 at 11:41 AM
RubyJuly Wrote:

July 29th is my birthday too! Can't think of a better person to share it with - Mr. Class & Style himself.

Hope to cross paths with you some day in the future, Mr. Gunn!

posted on July 31, 2008 at 11:56 AM
RubyJuly Wrote:

July 29th is my birthday too! Can't think of a better person to share it with - Mr. Class & Style himself.

Hope to cross paths with you some day in the future, Mr. Gunn!

posted on July 31, 2008 at 11:57 AM
AINSLEE GRACE EDWARDS Wrote:

Happy Happy Tim,
You are the core of Runway. Your panache, humor and compassion continue. We love you. Keep up the great work. Ciao and Grazie. Ainslee

posted on July 31, 2008 at 12:03 PM
Mary Norton-Larson Wrote:

If it weren't for you, Tim, I would not watch the show. (I sometimes tire of Heidi, Michael and Nina, but never you.)Best wishes for a wonderful birthday!
Carry on,
MN

posted on July 31, 2008 at 1:46 PM
Lynn and Cailyn Wrote:

Happy bday Tim!!
My daughter and I R July babies also. We R so glad U made it work and stayed w/PR!! We LOVE the show and U also. PR would NOT be the same w/out U. So carry on :))

posted on July 31, 2008 at 2:22 PM
mulemaddness Wrote:

Tim!
Happy Birthday. Holla' back when you get this.

Your dogg,

posted on July 31, 2008 at 2:51 PM
Lesley Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim. My husband wants to be you. He thinks you are the best. Only one problem, he has NO sense of style. Maybe it is his way to try to look the best is to say... I want to be TIM.

posted on July 31, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Laura Wrote:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM!! Love ya :)

posted on July 31, 2008 at 3:20 PM
GruDan Wrote:

Happy Birthday, Tim. You are a pleasure to watch on the show, and I've learned much from you about how to mentor, teach, support, and especially how to critique gracefully and constructively. We wish you the best!

posted on July 31, 2008 at 3:49 PM
angie Wrote:

i *live* for numbers 1 and 4! how very tim and very funny.

love the show and it's all down to tim.

happy b'day from a fellow leo!

xo

posted on July 31, 2008 at 4:34 PM
maureen eller Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim! You're the best! I find your comments & critiques substantial & dead on accurate! Enjoy your birthday and "CARRY ON!"

posted on July 31, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Shelia Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim,you'll always be the man...

posted on July 31, 2008 at 7:22 PM
Shelia Wrote:

Happy Birthday Mr. Tim Gunn Nobody can rock it like you. You're the hippest male on Bravo!!

posted on July 31, 2008 at 7:29 PM
Sher Wrote:

Tim,

You are my role model! I started watching half way through last season, and I am always saying "Carry On!" and "Make it work!" It's surprising how transferable those two statements are! I loved your top ten list, and plan to plaster it where I can see it daily. Hope you have a great birthday! I always celebrate the day, not the year! Enjoy!!

posted on July 31, 2008 at 11:52 PM
manhattan beach Wrote:

TIM GUNN is the definition of ELEGANCE.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

posted on July 31, 2008 at 11:58 PM
FML Wrote:

Happy Belated Birthday Tim -

You are Project Runway, and we love you!

FL

posted on August 1, 2008 at 1:42 AM
tom (me) Wrote:

Happy Birthday Tim!
May you have Bazillions more, in Health and Wealth, and Happiness!
(two out of 3 there is good. :-)

Sincerely
tom (me)

posted on August 1, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Lynne Wrote:

Happy belated birthday Tim!
YOU are the reason Project Runway works. YOU MAKE IT WORK! Have a wonderful year ahead, full of happiness and all things fabulous! You are truly loved by all of us!

posted on August 1, 2008 at 9:31 AM
Bri Wrote:

Happy birthday tim! a little late, but still sweet! Love you on the show, you're one of my fav parts of the show! xxxoxo

posted on August 1, 2008 at 9:32 AM

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