How a Bay Area 10th-grader scored interviews with a pro surfer and a '30 Rock' alum FacebookTwitterEmail Dashiell Meier (second from left) speaks with "Queer Eye" host Karamo Brown before their interview, while Meier's brother Rafferty and sister Marisol look on.Courtesy of Dashiell Meier What makes a good talk show host? Slick monologues, political insights and a backing band don’t hurt, but at its core, the job relies on the curiosity and enthusiasm needed to bring out the best in a guest. Also, looking good in a powder blue bow tie doesn’t hurt, nor does a desire to be famous.