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" I hadn't seen any people like me on TV before, and I definitely didn't want to be the first one. I didn't want that responsibility on my head. "

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" I was terrified of being on camera. I was worried that whatever I would say, people would assume I'm speaking for every Muslim, every Pakistani, or every Middle Eastern person. That's a lot of pressure. But it also got me excited about what could be done, because I am a representative for people who are underrepresented. "

" I went to college for fashion and, after graduating, got a job in Operations at Zara, learning the ins and outs so I could one day start my own clothing brand. "

" A lot of times, we forget it is our partners who we need to make the biggest effort for. "

" I'm married to a man from Utah, and I talk about that very openly. "

" When you're talking about people's clothes, you're also talking about their bodies. That opens up some kind of vulnerability. "

" I think being fashion forward is stepping out of your comfort zone with just even a single piece - an accessory, footwear, a dress - something that shows your style but is just a bit outside of your comfort zone. "

" I'm so sick of straight men in boardshorts. It couldn't be more unattractive. "

" When your clothes aren't organized, it's even harder. You don't know what your options are. Everything is in disarray. Organization makes it so much easier to put on an outfit. "

" I love to wear shades when I'm out and about. "

" I'm an immigrant. I'm from the Middle East. "

" If you can't make an effort in what you're even wearing, you're probably not going to make the effort to create a multi-million dollar company. "

" I love that Tom Daley's talking about surrogacy. "

" A boot cut does not look great on most people. "

" My accent is very confused. "

" Just because the office is casual doesn't mean you shouldn't make an effort. "

" Gay men can sometimes feel ashamed or chastised when the messaging is 'Be out and proud!' or 'Just come out.' It's not that easy. It certainly wasn't for me. "

" I love fashion and a fashion trend, if it works for me. If it doesn't, I couldn't care less about it. "

" A leather jacket always makes you look cooler, sometimes more chic, and it elevates your look to make you look like you've purchased something expensive to set yourself apart. "

" Style is not fashion. "

" If I think something is heinous, but the person feels amazing in it, who am I to critique it? If they think that those bell-bottom, cropped, shredded jeans look good, then good for them! "

" I was a very private person. I never had an open social media account. So, for me to walk down the street and have people say, 'Hey, Tan!' I turn around thinking, 'Do I know you?' "

" Seeing guys in their most vulnerable state talking about their bodies gives me an opportunity to talk about everything. Once they open up about their appearance, then usually they are willing to open up about pretty much everything. "

" Yes, it's called 'Queer Eye' and there are five gay men on it, but we're also tackling real issues. The conversations we have on our show would be just as valid if they swapped us out with straight guys. What we do is important, not just because we're a niche gay show. "

" A stereotype is that all gay men know everything there is to know about the LGBTQ community. We don't. "

" I think that we in the West expect people to adapt to our culture very, very quickly when they come to our country. But when we go over to someone else's, I don't think we are willing to meet them halfway like we expect them to meet us. I think having cultural sensitivity is a lot more important than we realize. "

" My granddad founded a manufacturing company in Northern England - a place called Bury - that manufactured denim, and one of the brands they created denim for was Disney. "

" The right kind of floral makes you look styled and well-considered. "

" Until my businesses really took off, my family, I think, just assumed I was selling printed T-shirts out of the back of my car. They just couldn't wrap their head around how fashion could be profitable. "

" As a stylist, my goal is to help people be the best version of themselves. "

" I believe that our show is hopefully a beacon of hope for certain people who think that they have been forgotten, that they don't have the support or representation. We're there for them and also to remind people that even though we are so divided, just a very open conversation can bridge that divide. "