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Name: Steven Age: 31 Profession: Artist Personal item: Sewing machine Star sign: Virgo
Chat transcript with Richard & Steven on 6 July after they won the fifth room-reveal for their living and kitchen:
Interviewer says: Welcome to The Block chat with Richard & Steven, this week's room reveal winners.
Interviewer says: Richard and Steven, welcome, congratulations on such a fantastic room and your win this week.
Richard & Steven says: Oh thanks very much
Interviewer says: We will go directly to the questions from the fans of the show who have joined us to talk to you.
«¤®åvêñ¤» in ninemsn_events1 asks: What did you have to do to get on The Block?
Richard & Steven says: lol, we lied and said we'd renovated
Richard & Steven says: and we'd never renovated in our lives
Richard & Steven says: and we had to send in a 5 min video
BlackMagic in ninemsn_events2 asks: Did you really have any idea before you started, how time consuming and stressful the experience would be?
Richard & Steven says: had no idea
Richard & Steven says: not at all
kim in ninemsn_events2 asks: What skills did each of you bring to The Block?
Richard & Steven says: Artistic flare
Richard & Steven says: and a bit of comic relief
Dale in ninemsn_events1 asks: Why did you guys tile the fridge? instead of buying a cover for it or touch it up?
Richard & Steven says: Because it was the cheapest way to do it
Richard & Steven says: and most effective
Richard & Steven says: and very badly scratched
Richard & Steven says: and it looks great
Richard & Steven says: we're the only ones with a fridge like that on the block
ThePrincessBride89 in ninemsn_events3 asks: I love the home entertainment system where did you guys come up with that idea?
Richard & Steven says: Just pen and paper we just drew it out
Richard & Steven says: we wanted to have a certain edge on everything
Richard & Steven says: and wanted it to be high tech and modern
Richard & Steven says: plus i hate the idea of a visible TV
Tony in ninemsn_events4 asks: We loved your kitchen, what is the name of the stone bench top you used?
Richard & Steven says: Bisazza surfaces is the company that does it
Elf in ninemsn_events7 asks: Loved your room! Congrats! The mechanical control on your blinds was also manual with a slight tug allowing it to raise the rest of the way automatically - what system did you use?
Richard & Steven says: It’s a one touch blind
Richard & Steven says: thank you
Richard & Steven says: not a mechanical blind
Richard & Steven says: a cheap way of making it look motorised
Kath in ninemsn_events7 asks: Where do you both get such brilliant ideas - they are so fresh and new - Nothing like it around anywhere that I have looked - have you had experience in design outlay aside from your stage work?
Richard & Steven says: yeah, i have personally done some homes in Brisbane
Richard & Steven says: we look around
Richard & Steven says: and do a lot of investigating
Richard & Steven says: Richard works in the building industry so we get to see a lot of display homes
jonny in ninemsn_events2 asks: Guys do you think your style will appeal to what is i feel a conservative Northern Beaches market on auction day?
Richard & Steven says: Our style is going to appeal to an individual
Richard & Steven says: and it’s the individual that has the money we want for the apartment
Richard & Steven says: not the masses
R3dnuts in ninemsn_events7 asks: Guys why the blue lights in the lounge?
Richard & Steven says: For a bit of difference
Richard & Steven says: they are actually in the hallway
lovelyflic in ninemsn_events2 asks: Does your apartment in any way reflect your house back in QLD?
Richard & Steven says: absolutely
Richard & Steven says: Only our house in QLD is much bigger
Tracy in ninemsn_events7 asks: Guys. Thanks for making me laugh and congrats on the room. You are doing a great job and I love the fact you say it how it is.
Richard & Steven says: Oh thank you
Richard & Steven says: that’s good
Richard & Steven says: that is sweet.
Richard & Steven says: we are about the only ones that do say how it is
Blockhead in ninemsn_events1 asks: Hi boys, What's been the hardest thing for you to do so far on the block?
Richard & Steven says: Not killing Steven for picking the $1,000 cheque
Richard & Steven says: lol
mello in ninemsn_events2 asks: After the trick with the plasma TV box that you brought home, do you think your home theatre system matches that?
Richard & Steven says: Oh our home theatre system did much better than that
Richard & Steven says: and much bigger
ellen in ninemsn_events1 asks: Which room has been your biggest challenge so far?
Richard & Steven says: The room with the pull down bed, the study
Richard & Steven says: that was a disaster
Richard & Steven says: there were quite a few mishaps
Richard & Steven says: gone through and done the whole room almost
Richard & Steven says: and then we had to move the staircase
Richard & Steven says: it really screwed us up
Reeka in ninemsn_events2 asks: I commend your attempts to appeal to an up-market buyer, the sound system, the screen and the virtual touch pad! Is this a tactic or rather, competitive edge that you hold over the other block-mates?
Richard & Steven says: it’s a tactic
Richard & Steven says: and a competitive edge
Richard & Steven says: both!
GoTheBoys in ninemsn_events1 asks: In 5 words.....how would you describe your apartment? BTW Congrats guys! Love you both!
Richard & Steven says: oh good oh
Richard & Steven says: we love you too
Richard & Steven says: crisp
Richard & Steven says: contemporary
Richard & Steven says: comfortable
Richard & Steven says: high-tech
Richard & Steven says: and...
Richard & Steven says: clean
Nequitia in ninemsn_events1 asks: Was your relationship with Jason and Kirsten portrayed realistically when the show was aired?
Richard & Steven says: Yes
TNM in ninemsn_events4 asks: Do you think they way you have been represented on TV is a true reflection of you as you really are?
Richard & Steven says: Um most of the time
Richard & Steven says: but we don’t think they show enough of who we are
Richard & Steven says: I do have a serious side to me
Richard & Steven says: lol
Richard & Steven says: I think we have kind of fit into some mould almost
Richard & Steven says: and that’s how we are being portrayed
Richard & Steven says: there is quite a bit about us that people don’t really know
Nequitia in ninemsn_events1 asks: Did you ever think that you went 'just too far' at anytime with your antics?
Richard & Steven says: not really
Richard & Steven says: no
Richard & Steven says: it was all about having fun
Richard & Steven says: and that’s what made it easier
Richard & Steven says: having fun.
Richard & Steven says: and a lot of people had fun with it as well
Richard & Steven says: and it was a once in a lifetime thing you know
Richard & Steven says: and we wanted to make it memorable
Flutters in ninemsn_events1 asks: It seems you have a neighbour who is unimpressed with the noise factor, how are you handling the situation?
Richard & Steven says: Oh we go and talk to the neighbour
Richard & Steven says: and settle everything and invite him over
Richard & Steven says: and become quite friendly with him
Richard & Steven says: we actually became very friendly with all of our neighbours...
Richard & Steven says: outside the block
Richard & Steven says: When you saw us tonight playing music we were actually entertaining the neighbours from the street
Richard & Steven says: we did that quite often
Richard & Steven says: none of the other guys did that
Richard & Steven says: we had age group from 12 to 60
Richard & Steven says: lol
Jenwa in ninemsn_events7 asks: It was very good of you to take that bottle of wine to your neighbour. Don’t you think it's the little things that count these days?
Richard & Steven says: Yes
Richard & Steven says: definitely
Richard & Steven says: of course
allie in ninemsn_events3 asks: Did the block find you your jobs in Sydney or did you have to do that yourself?
Richard & Steven says: We found them ourselves
Taylor in ninemsn_events2 asks: When you look at the other contestants rooms do loose confidence that yours will win?
Richard & Steven says: No we pretty know when we're going to win
Richard & Steven says: lol
Richard & Steven says: it’s always very different for us
Richard & Steven says: because our apartment is so different from the others
Richard & Steven says: we did think we'd win more
Monica in ninemsn_events2 asks: When you've been at work all day, and are absolutely exhausted, what drives you to keep going on the block (other than the possibility of 100K of course)?
Richard & Steven says: lol
Richard & Steven says: it’s got to be finished
Richard & Steven says: and you can’t let the others win
Richard & Steven says: just for a decent living space
Richard & Steven says: it became a personal mission
Joyful in ninemsn_events1 asks: I love the bar that featured in your dining/kitchen area. It made great use of space, where can I see the full design of it? Who designed it?
Richard & Steven says: it’s done by interfar
Richard & Steven says: they did all our joinery in our home
Richard & Steven says: bar the front bedrooms
Richard & Steven says: thank you
Richard & Steven says: and ask for Ross
Richard & Steven says: tell them we sent you
Richard & Steven says: their contact is: 0413 123 661
Travis in ninemsn_events2 asks: Now that you have won extra dollars towards your budget, will that be changing your plans for the remaining rooms? Or does it just mean you can complete them!?
Richard & Steven says: They just mean we can complete them
Richard & Steven says: and thank God for Freedom
vouchers
Richard & Steven says: we did the whole room with Freedom vouchers
Nick in ninemsn_events1 asks: How do you find interacting with others about major decisions like the colour of the outside of the house?
Richard & Steven says: well there was obviously no interaction
Richard & Steven says: they left us out of that one
Richard & Steven says: Matt sort of self appointed himself as chairman of the body corporate
Nequitia in ninemsn_events1 asks: Do you think that the extra attic room more than compensated you for the lack of courtyard that the ground floor units had?
Richard & Steven says: Absolutely
Richard & Steven says: you can’t use the courtyard in the pouring rain
Richard & Steven says: it also gave us extra opportunity for water view from an extra bedroom
ellen in ninemsn_events1 asks: Which one of the others couples completed rooms do you guys admire the most?
Richard & Steven says: Jamie & Andrew's front bedroom
Richard & Steven says: and their bathroom, although quality really poor
Richard & Steven says: and i like Matt & Jane's upstairs ensuite
Kim in ninemsn_events2 asks: Who's your favorite couple and would you remain in contact after this is all over?
Richard & Steven says: Dani & Monique are our favourite couple
Richard & Steven says: and yes we do stay in contact
Richard & Steven says: and we stay in contact with Jason & Kirsten
Richard & Steven says: P.S. we tried to contact Matt & Jane but they don’t want to know us anymore
Ashley in ninemsn_events2 asks: Did you ever find out who was behind the "Mr. Men" campaign? What did you think of it?
Richard & Steven says: I thought it was lame
Richard & Steven says: it all got really silly when i got Miss Fickle
Richard & Steven says: lol
Richard & Steven says: it kind of lost the novelty for me
Richard & Steven says: when i received THAT for my book
Richard & Steven says: and it was Andrew & Matt
snorkle in ninemsn_events2 asks: Did you feel ripped off when you won the sand castle comp and still had to rely on luck to get the highest cash prize?
Richard & Steven says: Absolutely
Richard & Steven says: without a doubt
Richard & Steven says: it was naive of any of us to think we'd get the $10,000
Monty in ninemsn_events4 asks: Are we up for some more practical jokes from you guys, before the end of the series?
Richard & Steven says: um...probably
Richard & Steven says: can’t really remember
Carly in ninemsn_events3 asks: Do you think the "unique" style of your apartment would impact on the purchase price because it is so niche
Richard & Steven says: It will impact on the purchase price
Richard & Steven says: that’s the idea
Richard & Steven says: lol
«¤®åvêñ¤» in ninemsn_events1 asks: What are your thoughts on Jamie and Andrew being in the red? Will we see any desperate measure being taken in the coming episodes?
Richard & Steven says: They were actually heart broken when they didn’t' win the last room reveal
Richard & Steven says: they felt like given up
ellen in ninemsn_events1 asks: Do you feel that you worked within the budget well?
Richard & Steven says: Yep
Richard & Steven says: well we finished it...
Richard & Steven says: we made mistakes along the way, but you can’t help bad luck
Richard & Steven says: we could have kept it better.
oink in ninemsn_events4 asks: Would you consider buying one of the apartments yourselves?
Richard & Steven says: Yes we'd buy our room
Richard & Steven says: but we are not allowed to
Lil_Laura in ninemsn_events2 asks: It's been a really tough time, how has your relationship come through The Block?
Richard & Steven says: Yeah good
Richard & Steven says: unscathed
Richard & Steven says: we've been through tougher things than that believe me
pinkgalah in ninemsn_events1 asks: Has the whole experience been a life changing one for you? Would you do it again?
Richard & Steven says: Never do it again
Richard & Steven says: it’s been life changing
Richard & Steven says: but no, wouldn't do it again
Richard & Steven says: I’d do a different reality show, would love to do survivor
Richard & Steven says: I’d be good at it, The Block turned into survivor
Hero in ninemsn_events1 asks: Once a room has been finished are you allowed to make any finishing touches before the Auction to increase your chances?
Richard & Steven says: Well... strictly not
Richard & Steven says: but since we have been down there
Richard & Steven says: we've seen a few locals doing a few things
Richard & Steven says: which is very fair
Bella in ninemsn_events7 asks: What do you think The Block changed in each of you? your new strengths
Richard & Steven says: Steven and i found strength in one another
Richard & Steven says: it’s not new, but we were probably not having to draw on each other
Richard & Steven says: Very busy all the time
Richard & Steven says: very busy with media schedules and charity's
Richard & Steven says: Just to let you guys know we are actually donating $20,000 if we win to
Richard & Steven says: The Variety, children’s charity
Richard & Steven says: We are in the variety bash that goes from Parramatta to Penrith
Richard & Steven says: We are holding a Gala dinner at the Versace, July 16th, if any of you are in Brisbane, please join in this fantastic charity its a fund raising night you can call and book on (07) 5596 3600
Evetty in ninemsn_events1 asks: Have you met people from the first series of The Block?
Richard & Steven says: Yeah we met them all
Kelsie in ninemsn_events6 asks: If you could describe each person on The Blockin one word what would it be?
Richard & Steven says: ohh umm…
Richard & Steven says: Jamie: Irritating
Richard & Steven says: Andrew: complaining
Richard & Steven says: Jane: precious
Richard & Steven says: Matt: coward
Richard & Steven says: Jason: interesting
Richard & Steven says: Kirsten: fascinating
Richard & Steven says: Dani & Monique: both adorable
Leasha in ninemsn_events2 asks: Guys, if the other couples could describe both of you in one word...what do you think it would be?
Richard & Steven says: um
Richard & Steven says: Mischievous
Richard & Steven says: and
Richard & Steven says: fun
Richard & Steven says: or entertaining
Nequitia in ninemsn_events1 asks: If you could change anything about any of the rooms you created, would you? If so what?
Richard & Steven says: We would have developed the whole roof into an entire level instead of 1 bedroom
millia in ninemsn_events6 asks: At this years Logies, some of the contestants of last years Block were seen there. If you guys get invites, who would you most like to meet?
Richard & Steven says: We did go
Richard & Steven says: Kath & Kim
Richard & Steven says: hilarious
Richard & Steven says: and Magda
Richard & Steven says: and Kerri-anne
DaveRoss in ninemsn_events4 asks: What was your biggest achievement after completing and looking back at The Block
Richard & Steven says: completely it lol
Richard & Steven says: completing it i mean
Richard & Steven says: that’s for sure
like in ninemsn_events6 asks: When you have done all this hard work, is it hard to let go of it all?
Richard & Steven says: No
Richard & Steven says: lol
Richard & Steven says: We were anxious to get home
phoogan in ninemsn_events2 asks: Do you guys have any advice for people wanting to renovate?
Richard & Steven says: Don't do it
Richard & Steven says: lol
Richard & Steven says: allow for at least a 20% blow out
Richard & Steven says: and shop around and negotiate
Interviewer says: Unfortunately we are out of time tonight, do you have any last comments for all those that have come along to talk to us tonight?
Richard & Steven says: and save your pennies
Richard & Steven says: and a really big thank you for supporting us
Richard & Steven says: and help support us with abolishing the ridiculous law that Howard has just put in
Richard & Steven says: about not allowing same sex marriages
Richard & Steven says: And support Variety
Richard & Steven says: Thanks guys
Richard & Steven says: nice talking to ya
Richard & Steven says: Come and see us at open house
Richard & Steven says: 10am this Saturday morning
Richard & Steven says: and see us at the Auction and bring a gold coin
Interviewer says: Once again Richard and Steven, thank you, congratulations on your win and goodnight
Interviewer says: Don’t forget to catch-up on all the latest news & goss on the rooms and couples at http://ninemsn.com.au/theblock
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Stats on Steven:
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Sydney, Australia
CURRENT RESIDENCE:
Gold Coast, Queensland
HAIR COLOUR:
Brown
EYE COLOUR:
Green
HEIGHT:
5 feet, 11 inches
PETS:
Shi tzu Hubble
FAVOURITE COLOUR:
Blue
FAVOURITE SMELL:
Spring
FAVOURITE FLOWER:
Frangipani
FAVOURITE GAME:
Animal noises
FAVOURITE SPORT:
Fishing
FAVOURITE TV SHOW:
Getaway
FAVOURITE MOVIE:
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
FAVOURITE ACTOR:
Keanu Reeves
FAVOURITE ACTRESS:
Meryl Streep
FAVOURITE MUSIC TYPE:
Pop
FAVOURITE BAND:
Culture Club
FAVOURITE MAGAZINE:
Blue
FAVOURITE BREAKFAST:
Weet-bix
FAVOURITE DINNER:
Lamb chops
FAVOURITE VEGETABLE:
Roast pumpkin
FAVOURITE SNACK FOOD:
Anchovette sangers
FAVOURITE CHOC/LOLLIES:
Flake
FAVOURITE DESSERT:
Mud cake with cream and ice-cream
FAVOURITE ALCOHOL:
Vodka, lemon, lime and bitters
FAVOURITE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE:
Pepsi and Milo
FAVOURITE RECIPE:
Chicken parmagiana
FAVOURITE CHARITY:
Salvation Army
FAVOURITE BEAUTY PRODUCT:
Clear mascara
We asked Steven:
How would you describe yourself?
Adventurous, attention-grabbing, creative, sincere, a stunner and vivacious.
What are your personal strengths and weaknesses?
Strengths, artistic flair and motivation; weaknesses, budgeting and impatience.
What is your most endearing trait?
Family values.
What is your most annoying habit, if any?
Farting.
What are your hobbies?
Bushwalking.
What has been the biggest challenge in your life so far and how have you dealt with it?
Coming out: self acceptance of my sexuality.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?
Building our first home.
What would be the craziest, wildest thing you would do for a lot of money?
Base jumping.
What would you NOT do for money?
Go straight.
What made you enter The Block?
To have a life-changing experience.
What makes you laugh?
Life.
What skills do you bring to The Block?
Creativity.
What unique quality will you bring to The Block?
Myself.
Why do you believe that you could be the winner of The Block?
We hate to lose.
What is your most treasured possession and why?
Each other, opposites attract.
Who is your hero and why?
My dad, his family values.
Describe your perfect day?
Waking up on the first day of never having to work again.
What renovations have you done before?
Our apartment in New York, friends' homes in Australia.
Who was your favourite couple on The Block last year and why?
None, only a least favourite (Gav and Waz) because they were anti-social.
What do you love most about your partner?
Richard's support in everything I do, no matter what.
How did you meet your partner?
Holidays, on Mykonos, Greece.
What is their most annoying habit/trait?
His burping.
How do you relax?
Watching TV.
How much money would you like to make from The Block?
The sky is the limit.
What would you do with prize money?
World travel and investment.
Do you want to be famous?
Yes.
What's your favourite holiday destination?
Amazon jungle.
If you weren't doing what you do now (occupation) — what would you be doing?
Mission work in Third World countries.
