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Mike Rowe Answers Your Questions

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As we watch Mike wade through bat poop or stick his arm up places limbs just don't belong, most of us can't help but think, "Ugh. I wonder what's the grossest thing he's ever done?"

And of course, there's the inevitable, "Huh. What wouldn't this guy do?"

Well, Mike has answers to those queries and more. Still curious? POST A MESSAGE for him in the discussion board.

More Answers From Mike: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | Page 6 | Page 7 | Page 8 | Page 9 | Page 10 | Page 11 |



Q: Is there any place you wouldn't go?

A:Yes, there are a few places I would not go. But mentioning them here would only result in Discovery Channel asking me to go there.

They monitor my every move ...


 
Q: Oh dear God. I hope you send your laundry out. You do send your laundry out, right?

A: No, I burn my clothes. Please.


 
Q: What's the general sentiment of dirty job workers you've met? Personally, the show has taught me when the chips are down, well, at least I can say my job isn't a sewer inspector or the Honey Truck operator!

A: It's surprising how many people come home from relatively "clean" jobs at the end of the day feeling bitter and miserable. Whereas the people I meet, by and large, seem really content with their lives, and happy with their dirty jobs.

FYI, the Honey Truck driver, a great guy named Les, used to be a psychiatrist. He quit his practice to clean septic tanks for a living.

Go figure.
 
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