Straight-up: the best part of my job as VH1’s shows blogger is interacting with the on-air talent. So many of them are natural entertainers that every slip of the tongue and motion of the lips is an act of hilarity. Below, I’ve compiled my 20 favorite quotes and exchanges from the extensive interviews that ran on the blog this year. There’s wit and insight to be found, yes, and at times even poignancy. But more often, it’s just all entirely ridiculous. Hey, gold is gold, right?

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Bret Michaels and Sharon Osbourne were spotted shooting the intro for the third season of The Celebrity Apprentice, set to air on NBC in the spring. The network has made no official announcement regarding the cast, but, uh, yeah: looks like the VH1 vets are set for it (also spotted in the group: Cyndi Lauper, Rod Blagojevich and Darryl Strawberry). If indeed this is the cast (and not some elaborate hoax), we cannot wait to watch Bret compete. Up until this point in his reality TV career, he’s been running the show — can he handle the pressure when the tables are turned? [Mail Online]

Antonio Sabato Jr., revealed that his head is shaped just as perfectly as his abs when he sported a freshly shorn dome at the Fox Reality Channel’s Really Awards on Tuesday in Los Angeles (the show is set to premiere Saturday at 10/9c). The VH1 set attended in droves — what other event gives them the opportunity to be rewarded by their on-air behavior? Check the gallery below for red-carpet shots of attendees Megan Hauserman, Daisy De La Hoya, Rock of Love Bus‘ Ashley and Farrah, I Want To Work for Diddy’s Poprah, Glam God’s Vivica A. Fox, Rock of Love 2’s Aubry and Adrianne Curry.

[All images via Getty]

Posted above is an extended interview from the taping of Bret Michaels‘ Behind the Music (premiering Thursday at 9/8c). In it, he talks about his time on Rock of Love - why he initially passed when offered the show, how his dynamic with the girls turned out to be way different from what he expected, and what the show taught him about “traditional” dating. A big chunk of the episode is devoted to Rock of Love (including interviews with key people from the show’s past), so don’t miss it when it premieres Thursday. In the meantime, you can check out even more clips from Bret’s BTM interview sessions, in which he covers topics like his upcoming autobiography, Poison’s early days of getting paid not to play and his “love hate relationship of Biblical proportions” with C.C. DeVille.

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Whitney Houston gave Oprah a two-day earful this week about her tumultuous 14-year marraige to Bobby Brown. It looks like Bobby will get a chance to tell his side of the story when his episode of Behind the Music premieres Thursday, Sept. 24 at 10/9c. Check out the promo above, and below is the promo for Bret Michaels‘ BtM (bowing Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10/9c). On the episode, Bret spends ample time discussing Rock of Love, which hasn’t been on the air for months. So yay — we’ve missed it so.

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SNL alum Norm McDonald took to last night’s episode of The Tonight Show to present some jokey potential reality show vehicles for himself. One was Rock of Lust, a Rock of Love parody that used footage from Rock of Love Bus. Watch it in the video embedded below (it starts at the 2:30 point on the countdown timer on the inline player):

We asked Charm School dropout Farrah what she thought about Norm’s characterization of her as “one of the whoriest-looking whores I have ever seen in my life.” Farrah replied, “Norm McDonald should get with a whore like me. I could teach his ass a few things. Who is Norm McDonald, anyway? Ronald’s dad?” That’s our girl! [The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien via Videogum]

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Another day, another Smashgate story. After releasing a statement via his rep, Bret Michaels himself has put fingertips to keyboard to give his take on the accident that left him banged up and party-free. He’s got a sense of humor about it and everything (our favorite parts are bolded). Says Bret:

“I am trying to remain very positive and somewhat humorous about the whole situation. I apologize that I did not make a statement earlier as I have been feeling pretty beat up over the last few days. The fact is I was honored to be asked to perform at the event. The entire Rock of Ages production were awesome and even though I was completely out of my element I was really enjoying myself prior to my injury. In fact all involved at the awards show treated me good.

I had a great time at the Tonys right up until I got blindsided, I must admit it was a little blurry after that. In hindsight, there is no doubt I got my bell rung, unfortunately it has been posted and perhaps funny to watch, but I can assure you it has been painful to experience.

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(This is an update of a previous post.)

Bret Michaels posted the above pictures of the facial injuries he sustained after his on-stage accident at Sunday’s Tony Awards. Additionally, his rep, Janna Elias has lashed out at the Tonys over Bret’s treatment. She’s also shed some light on what happened immediately after the incident. Sayeth Janna:

“With all due respect to everyone working the Tony Awards, somewhere down the line there was a lack of communication and the prop should have been immediately halted until Michaels was clear. Sunday morning at rehearsals, Bret was never informed that the descending set piece existed, let alone would be moving into position as he was exiting the stage.

Although Bret was visibly dazed, he remained extremely calm backstage as members of Poison’s road crew brought him a towel to wipe the blood from his face. His only comment at the time was, ‘What the hell just hit me?’ The severity of this injury is not being taken lightly as symptoms from head and neck injuries at first may seem like nothing and sometimes do not present for days. At this time, the full extent of his injuries remain to be seen until all X-rays are back…I find it surprising that a Tony spokesperson would brush off this incident with a comment stating, ‘Mr. Michaels missed his mark,’ with no mention of concern for his condition. If everyone at the Tonys were aware that Bret missed his mark, then they should have been aware enough to stop the set piece from hitting him or at least slowed it down until he cleared the stage. I feel had this incident happened to Liza Minneli, Dolly Parton or Elton John, the Tonys would have at least issued a letter of concern.” [BretMichaels.com via ONTD]

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In case you’re in search of a status update on Bret Michaels‘ relationship with Rock of Love Bus “winner” Taya Parker, here’s something: Bret was interviewed by amNewYork, and he revealed that they’re together, but not serious. Says the piece:

“Bret Michaels may have narrowed down potential mates on VH1’s Rock of Love, but the Poison front man said he’d never expect to find actual love on camera.

‘It should be called Rock of Dating,’ he said at the Lipton Gift Lounge backstage at the Tony Awards…Michaels still sees recent winner Taya Parker, but only in a ‘fun’ way — and goes out with other ladies, too.

Hence, all that dating would make it hard to do another season. ‘If I was forced to do it again, I might,’ he says.”

How’s that for honesty? And re: ROL4 - Don’t threaten us with a good time, Bret. [amNewYork]

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Rock of Love’s Bret performed during the Rock of Ages segment at Sunday’s Tony Awards, and had a close call with the scenery. Check it above. People.com reports that Bret did not break his nose, as some reports suggested. At press time, he reportedly wanted to both get X-rays and hit-up some Tonys after parties, which sounds exactly like Bret. At least the party wasn’t knocked out of him, you know?

Click here to see Ashley, Farrah and the rest of the girls in all their crazy, sexy, hot mess glory in our Rock of Love Bus ‘Best of’ list!

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