Daniel Franco of Project Runway

Last night, Project Runway concluded its second season. Today, the stars of the Emmy-nominated reality show for fashionistas impart their advice, confess their most embarrassing sexual encounters and, in one case, come out of the closet.

Daniel Franco, 32

After becoming the first designer to be kicked off Project Runway the first season, Daniel made it on a second time this year. The show's resident softie, he used the word "beautiful" liberally, confessed his love for Heidi Klum on camera and receives three hundred fan emails a day through his MySpace profile.

The power dynamic between my partner and I is skewed. She has the better job, makes more money, gets invited to more parties — it puts a strain on our relationship. What can we do about this?
I have to focus on my work. I wouldn't want to spend energy feeling bad about her. I'd like to get better at my career and have something that I can be proud of so that it would be more mutual.

Let's say you're dating Heidi or someone of that caliber.
It's intimidating. I would feel I couldn't be up to her standards. Heidi is gorgeous. She's like a patron saint of the arts. She started Project Runway and to me that is beautiful. I'm nervous thinking about it [dating Heidi]. The honest answer is, even if they were so huge, if they're still humble, well-centered and grounded, it wouldn't be an issue. It would be human to human. It would be real.

Have you ever slept with an attractive fan? How did you handle it? Also, how do you deal with a stalker?
You should go on MySpace. You'll freak out. Girls are like, "Marry me! Have my babies!" I'm afraid to answer. Will girls still come up to me if I answer this?

Yes. Girls want honesty.
I do get approached. What's good is that girls feel like they know me already, which is half the battle. They feel like they've connected with me already. It feels like we've been on four or five dates already. It's a very alluring thing. It's difficult to pass up. An adoring fan that wants to be with me — ah, that's beautiful!

Do you really date fans?
Yo, I'm single right now. I'm looking for a girl. I'm naturally monogamous. That's the way I roll.

So you're not going to fuck a groupie. You're going to date one and really invest in her.
Yeah, that's my natural way. But there's nothing wrong with sharing love and physical attraction. If it's a one-night stand, it's a one-night stand.

Have you had a one-night stand?
Of course.

Have you ever had a stalker?
I have a couple of stalkers right now. I never fear them. I don't even like the word "stalker." I have "obsessed fans." In their mind, they're in love with me. You know what? It can't be wrong for someone to share the love.

You don't think it's wrong that someone who knows you from four episodes of a reality show is "in love" with you?
It can't be wrong to be giving or sharing love. I do have girls that write me every day. I don't respond because I get so many. It's so cute. I'm like their homepage or something. It's nice to have fans like that because they'll talk about you, promote you, defend you, anything! They're Daniel Franco evangelists! They like what I did, they wish me the best, and they let me know it.

In one sentence, what's the best remedy for a bad breakup?
I just broke up with a girlfriend. Bad breakup. We broke up six times. It became post-modern. It got to the point where it was like, we're about to get into a fight and we're going to break up again. And three days later we'd get back together. It was a lost cause. We went to couples therapy. It helped. It became clear we were not right for each other.

So what's the best remedy for a bad breakup?
Do karaoke to sing it out.

My boyfriend found photos of me on lastnightsparty.com canoodling with another guy. I was drunk and feeling flirtatious. It was harmless, but now he's suspicious. What can I do to win his trust back?
The only way a man feels like he can trust this girl one hundred percent again is by a lot of sex. She can flirt with anyone she damn well pleases, as long as her man is being taken care of.

What sexual position should be steered clear of all costs and why?
Sex standing up. It's cheesy. It's tiring in the legs. You can't get the best thrust. There's the height difference. It can be really awkward.

What's not sexy in fashion these days?
Sweaters. There's nothing sexy about them. They add bulk. They're always itchy. It always seems homey, no matter what the sweater is like. It's a big no-no. The sweater is meant for home. For Christmas.

My boyfriend wants to videotape us having sex. I'm open to this proposal, but I'm worried about a Pamela-Paris aftermath. How can I ensure the tape won't fall into the wrong hands?
It's sexy to videotape. I've done it once or twice.

Do you worry the tapes will get out?
The problem is that I never had them directed. It was like, here's the camera on the nightstand. Also, I'm always too embarrassed to watch it. I can't even watch myself on Project Runway without freaking out.

So should I make the videotape?
Do it because there's a little kinkiness to it. It's good for spicing things up. And if you're going to watch it, make sure you have a bottle of wine. And no clothes on.

How can I make sure the tape doesn't fall into the wrong hands?
Watch it with your partner once and then burn it together. Then make another one and burn that one.

I keep begging my girlfriend to go Brazilian, but she refuses to do it. How do I convince her to go bald, at least once? And what can I do to return the favor?
The coolest, most suave thing to do is fly her to Brazil. Do as the Brazilians do! Then try it during the vacation.

What if this guy is poor?
Then do the hot wax trick that was in 9 1/2 Weeks. Accidentally pour a lot down there, just rip it.

Commentarium (9 Comments)

Mar 09 06 - 2:21am
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Jay is the funniest guy on earth. This interview with him was the best interview on nerve (okay, for this section at least). This man is hilarious. How come I never heard of him yet? He is Right On with the MySpace thing and if that bestiality thing is not the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to anyone I don't know what could be.
You should definitely hire him at nerve.com, god knows you need a little more humor.
Thank you.

Mar 09 06 - 4:45am
OS

i dont like fergie either.

Mar 09 06 - 5:18am
mb

I never saw the show, but that last guy- wow, what a
perfect persona. People usually step back from it at some
point, make a joke, let in a little light. Kind of funny,
kind of disturbing.

Mar 09 06 - 4:09pm
m

omg. first time nerve has ever made me laugh out loud (on purpose). jay. fucking hilarious.

well done! nerve is terrific.

Mar 11 06 - 11:27pm

uhm.... what on earth is up with the spelling errors? "alter" instead of "altar"? I assume you guys have someone to proofread.

Mar 13 06 - 1:06am
LLF

I think you meant

Go out, semicolon, pick someone up, semicolon, get banged, semicolon, go home, semicolon, don't exchange numbers or emails, period.

That, and the lack of number-exchanging generally happens before you go home.

Mar 13 06 - 4:39pm
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