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I had so much fun in my inerview with Anne Creedon from insideQ , I just had to share with all of you!

Anne Creedon: Tell me about the other “sharks.” What do you admire about each of them?

Lori Greiner: People are always wondering what the other “sharks” are really like, so I’ll share some things about them you might not know. Daymond John is one of those witty guys who comes up with one-liners all the time. He is constantly making me laugh on the set! Barbara Corcoran has incredible drive— when she wants something, she’s not going to give up until she gets it. She’s also pretty zany and always says just what she’s thinking. Mark Cuban might be aggressive and feisty in the sports arena, but he can also show a softer side, which like. Robert Herjavec is a kid at heart and loves to play with big-boy toys. You’ll notice he’s always the first to jump up when toys come in the tank. And, although Kevin O’Leary is the guy everyone loves to hate, I really like him! He’s extremely funny— to the point that sometimes I have to stop and compose myself when we’re in the middle of shooting the show!

AC: What about the entrepreneurs?

LG: We see about eight or nine entrepreneurs each day, and we have no idea who (or what) is going to come into the tank. When you see episodes of Shark Tank, you’re only seeing about 10 minutes for each entrepreneur. But, in reality, their pitch can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. There are a lot of innovative things that came into the tank this season that I love. I wish I could reveal more, but I don’t want to give away anything that would ruin the fun of watching the show!

AC: Speaking of innovative products, tell me about your November 14 Today’s Special Value® Gold and Silver Safekeeper Double-Sided Jewelry Armoire .

LG: The QVC customer asked me to create a product that would be the largest capacity jewelry storage cabinet ever—and this is it! It stores over 800 pieces of jewelry and they’re all hanging in clear view like a beautiful store display. It’s designed with my popular anti-tarnish lining, has two full-length mirrors, and holds necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, pins, cuffs, and more! And best of all, it takes up a really small space.

This is the biggest capacity, best jewelry armoire I have ever made! It stores 800+ pieces of jewelry all in clear view, hanging like a beautiful store display. It has an elegant design and wood finishes to match any décor. This jewelry armoire makes dressing in the morning easy and fun!” –Lori

AC: Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. What are your family’s Turkey Day traditions?

LG: Me making dinner! My mother didn’t really like to cook, so being the food lover that I am, I learned fast and young. I love making everything from scratch. I make all the traditional Thanksgiving foods, plus I like to make different appetizers like bruschetta and spanakopita (Greek spinach pie)*.

AC: This is a really important question—what is your favorite Thanksgiving Day food?

LG: Stuffing and gravy. My preferred mix is 50/50!

AC: It’s not quite Christmastime yet, but that won’t stop me! What do you love about the holidays? Any particular traditions that are your favorites?

LG: Of course, I love getting together with family and friends. And in recent years, we’ve started having a lobster-fest dinner on Christmas Eve—which is a lot of fun! My husband and I also have the tradition of collecting ornaments from all over the world. It’s fun to pull them out and remember great memories as we put them on the tree.

AC: When it comes to holiday shopping, do you have any gift-giving secrets?

LG: I always pay attention when people talk about what they like. And I pay attention to the items being sold when I’m at QVC throughout the holiday season. I often order great gifts from the greenroom while I’m watching them being presented on air!

AC: Thanks, Lori. Have a great holiday season!

LG: The same to you!

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Lori