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An on-set barista is one of Isaac Mizrahi's secrets for talk-show success: There's nothing like getting celebs hopped up on caffeine on his Style Network show, Isaac. Drawing A-list stars like Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Keira Knightley since its debut in December, the show blends celebrity chats with style tips and impromptu, Miz-on-the-street interviews. EW grabbed Mizrahi — who also designs a successful clothing and housewares line for Target — for some coffee talk on idols, design, and a man named Keanu.

Is There a Host That You Look Up To? I love Leno and Letterman, but the [hosts] when I was a kid left lasting impressions, like Johnny Carson, Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin, and Dinah Shore. I have a joke that I'm striving to be Virginia Graham. I'm going to start wearing caftans and a big, blond, cotton-candy-colored wig.

Is the Design Studio on Your Set an Actual Workspace? A glass wall is being put in to divide the spaces so that one can see through. So you'll see all these kooky designers in this background through this glass wall, but you won't hear them.

Which Celebrity Guest Would You Want on the Show? Keanu Reeves is a dream [guest]. He really doesn't talk much. I would like to have him on and open him up. He's also like the cutest thing in the world.


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Posted Jan 06, 2006 | Published in issue #858 Jan 06, 2006 | Order Article Reprints