Comments on Kat Von D Leaves 'Miami Ink' For 'LA Ink'

Wed May 9 2007 03:19:56 By: grouch33 (

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Sir's;
I think that there could have been a little more Tact in the Character of Kat Von D leaving the show as Ami is going to take a Heck of a Hit in the way that she was cut from the Miami Ink Show.
Sorry Guy's I think that Kat helped make the show Interesting from my point of view and a success as she does the best portrait Tatto's Period.
Thank You
Gene

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Wed May 9 2007 06:37:59 By: robbie lamfers (

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I think it's great that kat gets to go back to the place she loves and do the work she loves and does so well. I have no tattoo's yet, but really would like a portrait of my mother whom passed and my son, and I wouldn't trust anyone besides kat to do it. She is a great artist.

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Wed May 9 2007 13:49:26 By: twister23 (

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The reason why Amy fired Kat is because he is jealous of the attention that Kat have... He couldn't stand it, she's better than Amy. Sorry to say Guy's but since Kat will start her own show, yours will go down..

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Wed May 9 2007 18:13:13 By: g1102 (

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Welcome back to the city of angels Kat.your going to be alot happier back at home.Kat has amazing talent that miami ink will not be able to replace.Im glad she's back home now i dont have to go to miami for a tattoo from an amazing artist like Kat.

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Wed May 9 2007 18:14:07 By: mozgrl (

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i cant wait to see kat in LA im really looking forward in getting my first tattoo by Kat.LA ROCKS!

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Thu May 10 2007 14:30:54 By: Minarik Guitarist (

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It really is great to have Kat back in L.A. with her own show. The guys at Miami Ink will regret not treating her better. She is a one-of-a-kind and was irreplacable on the show. Can't wait for L.A. Ink

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Thu May 10 2007 16:21:35 By: grouch33 (

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I agree the Miami Ink show had better not ever show opposite LA INK as they are going to have a hard time keeping there rating up with Kat not being there as she was the big draw for Miami Ink.
Good luck Kat you dont need those jerks

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Thu May 10 2007 22:17:53 By: cjlee (

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Kat WAS the show. Now she's going to be the star that she is in her hometown of LA where she BELONGS! This is only the start Kat! Can't wait for the show!:)
YOU TOTALLY RRROOOCCCKKK!

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Thu May 10 2007 22:18:43 By: cjlee (

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PS
I LOVE YOU! YOUR SO COOL!

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Fri May 11 2007 13:59:05 By: akg37 (

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while I think Kat is a great artist, she was not the whole show. Every one at Miami Ink is talented. She needs to take responsibility for her actions and realize that it was not all Ami's fault . She has had an attitude lately, and seems to think she is above doing certain things. As for her loyalty to her fans when I saw her at the houston autorama she was over half an hour late for her apperance. What kinda loyalty is that. While I wish her well, I for one will remain a fan of Miami Ink.
Tia.

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Wed May 16 2007 03:16:17 By: G-no (

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I think Garver and Darrin should hook up with Kat in LA. All three of them seems to be down to earth people and get along fine. The other three are selfish and only watch out for themselves. And now they have a bar that have small minded women hanging on poles. I know Kat, Garver and Darrin will make bigger with LA ink than miami ink. Kat you rock keep up the great work.

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Wed May 16 2007 21:42:50 By: Chach (

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ok Heres what I think: I think that the situation with American Chopper was all an act. I think it was just a lead in to Kats new show. No mather the case might be I think Kat is cool and deservies some fame and fortune. I wish her the best and I hope she remains true to herself and her passions.
Keep on inking ,Tony

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Sun May 27 2007 15:46:11 By: kcfasano (

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I am so happy that Kat is going to have her own show! Her talent as an artist is too good to loose on air. I think she is far more talented as Ami & I think alot of the problem is that he was jealous. Good luck Kat we will be watching. Cheryl

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Thu May 31 2007 23:47:06 By: craft mom theresa (

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I would love to get my first tatoo by Kat. I am a 40 something mom that wants to celebrate the 2 greatest gift a parent can give their kids. ROOTS and WINGS. The roots are the easy part the wings not so much. I have 2 wonderful daughters 18 & 19 that got their first tatoos on mothers day. I have not been able to find someone that gets my idea. Sort of a tree with the roots around my ankle like french curls with a trunk going into wings where the leaves would be. And of course their intials along with my hubbies in the trunk.
I guess I don't fit the type to get a tatoo, because when I checked out places with my girls they jumped at the chance to ink the girls and well I didn't feel the love.
I am so happy you have your own shop and your own show. I really like the fact your on the west coast now.
Best wishes for New shop and happy living!
craft mom Theresa

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Mon Jun 11 2007 05:45:53 By: Judybabi (

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I think Kat is a fabulous tatoo artist. I would seriously consider saving the money to make the trip to the west coast just to get a tat from her. Only wish I would have done it when she was still in Miami, since I'm in Louisiana. Will watch for sure if she has a show.

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Wed Jun 13 2007 22:43:00 By: nora (

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Miami ink never be the same without Kat, you can bet she would do great wherever she goes, she is talented, smart and so much fun . MIAMI INK you are not aware of what you lost, Kat you'll do better without them, good luck God bless you

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Wed Jun 13 2007 22:53:58 By: nora (

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Kat you are better than Amy and the others, can't wait for your show I tottaly giving up on Miami ink, With your talent and karisma your sure be a success, I'll give anything to get a tatto from you. sure your shop and show will rock!Love you Kat.

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Wed Jun 13 2007 23:03:52 By: nora (

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My coment is for Akg37, your coment about Kat are really absurd, the other coments can tell you whos is the one with the more fans because she is the best, you like it or not, ami is the one with the attitute, guess is hard for him to recognize that a girl does better work than him tottally jelous of her talent and maybe cause kat would not give him....... well is obvious dah!

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Thu Jun 14 2007 14:32:03 By: blackbeard (

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Kat Baby! You Rock! I love you baby :) I am really looking forward to seeing the new show. I have a nice tat but i would never presume that someone as great as you would ever lower herself to grace me with her touch :) You didnt get along with some people, so what? You are phenominal in your own right. I love you, i love watching you on TV. Why don't you have a blog on your website?
blackbeard :)

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Thu Jun 14 2007 14:35:30 By: blackbeard (

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I think the boys at miami ink are going to flail without Kat.
i watched one show, it sucked.

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Thu Jun 14 2007 22:41:39 By: BluLuna (

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I love Kat! I think she'll do fine anywhere she goes, & her fans will truly follow. As for the rest of the guys in Miami, life will go on & I'm sure they'll miss her too, despite it all. Its Ami's loss. They'll never be another Kat!I'll be watching her on LAink! Aug 7,2007

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Thu Jun 14 2007 22:44:37 By: BluLuna (

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P.S. Welcome HOME Kat. The City of Angeles missed you!

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Fri Jun 15 2007 19:49:02 By: lolardrgz22 (

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MIZZ KAT-VON-D , JUST WANTED TO SAY A BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW SHOW, HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS AND YOUR HEARTS ALWAYS BEEN IN LA. WHAT DOESNT KILL YA MAKES YOU STRONGER. YOU GOT ALOT OF HEART AND I HOPE THAT YOU KEEP BLESSING PEPOLE WITH THE WONDERFUL GIFT GOD GAVE YOU. LOVE YOUR WORK AND HOPE TO VISIT YOUR SHOP SOON AND GET TO MEET THE COOL A** PERSON I SEEN ON TV. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT..ROCHELE

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Wed Jun 20 2007 07:26:08 By: tatkat (

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Hi,
I just wanted to say no one person drew me to Miami ink,but everyone on the show drew me to watch the show they all worked. They are all so talented and to say one was better then the other is not fair each one does there own style and they do it great! Don't think that Kat can't be replaced because everyone can be replaced and Miami will find someone even more talented then Kat but for now LA has Kat Von D you rock do your own style but be open to new styles Good Luck.
Where is the new shop in LA.

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Wed Jun 27 2007 04:30:28 By: Tortuga (

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I think Kat rocks... I only wish I still lived in L.A. I guess I will have to go back for a new tat soon.

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Thu Jun 28 2007 01:28:55 By: TWINSMOM128 (

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I am so happy for Kat. I think if anyone deserves her own show it should be Kat. She works hard and is very good at what she does. It sucks not to have you in Miami anymore. I recently went down there over New Years to try and meet you and the rest of the crew but you wheren't there. But good luck, congrads and rock on girl...............

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Mon Jul 2 2007 06:54:38 By: Wowsville (

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God,
thank you and the producers of "Miami Ink" for getting Kat off of that show, out of that X@@##! hole Miami, and back in LA where she belongs. I can't wait to see the new show, but please spotlight this "truly dazzling" creature's musical talents as well as her already established visual artistic abilities. Kat, you are so far beyond your years. I know you posses a very old soul.
Tear-it-up!
Wowsville.

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Mon Jul 2 2007 10:45:25 By: jodz (

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i ahve been looking for kat for weeks i love here so much i live in australia sydney. i really need help with a tattoo and i would love for her to do it or let me now of someone here that could please let me no. thank you.

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Tue Jul 3 2007 18:49:36 By: nexus (

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Ok,guys here's the deal. Kat is a very talented young artist. I emphasize the young part. Yes, she outshines alot of the artists in Miami Ink but in alot of ways she's a one trick pony. She is know for her black and white portraits but as you could see from the show she really backs away from things that aren't in her comfort zone. As a young person, she thinks that because she is talented that she doesnt need to expand as an artist but as she gets older she's going to realize that she is stagnant as an artist. Kudos to her on all her success but she still has alot of growing up to do.

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Thu Jul 5 2007 04:11:55 By: tattoo artist (

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I think that akg37 is wrong for the comment that she posted because ami has some anger issues and i think that he was jealous of kats talents and i think that her show la ink is going to knock miami ink off the map

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Thu Jul 5 2007 04:18:57 By: tattoo artist (

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and this comment is for nexus im a tattoo artist myself and i know how it feels to not feel comfortable with doing a certain tattoo because tattooing is not an easy job it may look easy but its not so i can totally relate to how she might not want to do a tattoo that dosnt feel comfortable to her because if shes not comfortable with it then the tattoo might not come out as good as she is capable of doing and thats the truth so you cant really get on her for that because i know what its like and its not easy and you can ask any tattoo artist if they have ever felt uncomfortable with a certain tattoo and turned it down and majority of them will probably say yes

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Thu Jul 12 2007 00:35:59 By: b2easley2cox.net (

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Everyone has their own opinion of Kat and the Miami Ink guys. My opinion is that there's none better at portraits than Kat. My 4 year old granddaughter drowned last June and Kat tattooed her portrait on my daughter's shoulder. It was her first color portrait at Miami Ink. It is truly ifelike and has brought joy into the heart of my sad daughter. It is a very special celebration of the life her baby girl.

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Tue Jul 17 2007 17:37:45 By: kevinb (

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why would you want to distroy a perfectly good body by tatoing them? there ugly

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Wed Jul 18 2007 01:49:21 By: tattoo artist (

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kevinb i got one word for you HATERRRR!

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Wed Jul 18 2007 03:22:14 By: athzer (

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Kat You are the best tattoo artist in the world! I am glad you have your own tatto place and show because you are too good to be working for anyone else.

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Wed Jul 18 2007 05:05:31 By: happygohb (

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Kat you should be in La because that is where your people are you are a great tatoo artist and now i dont have to go a cross country to get a tat from you since i live about 25 from La. You need to be true to yourself and never let anyone tell you how to do what you do best. Looking forward to your show and your new shop, you rock.

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Fri Jul 20 2007 23:27:38 By: jenny lopez (

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i got pissed off when ami fire kat cause kat was my favorite of them all but now i got happy knowing kat got a new show n it is in L.A dats cooooler cause i dont relly like miami dat much..........GOD JOB KAT!

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Sat Jul 21 2007 23:29:35 By: jazzypooh (

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TOO BAD KAT COULDN'T COME UP WITH AN ORIGINAL NAME FOR HER SHOP, LA INK?? COMON NOW..RIP OFF OF MIAMI INK. PLUS I AM GLAD SHE IS GONE, I DIDNT LIKE HER ATTITUDE ANYWAYS

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Sun Jul 22 2007 02:32:53 By: mcmurrayjd (

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I'm glad to see she hasn't disapeared. She added a very important part to the tatoo family. She was the only one who specialized in black and white portraits. She does awsome work and is a credit to her profession. Anyone can learn to tatoo, but it takes someone with talent to do the kind of work Kat does!

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Sun Jul 22 2007 03:07:19 By: dtshen (

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jazzypooh,
LA ink is the name of the show, not the shop. The shop is "High Voltage Tattoo."

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Sun Jul 22 2007 16:38:33 By: darlingnikki (

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I have dreamed of going Miami to have Kat do my tattoo. I asked my brother to draw me a pattern, I have carried it in my purse for 10 years. I have a fear that it wont look the same when it is done, and have admired her work from afar. Now that she is in LA, my dream can become a reality. Congratulations Kat Von D...much success to you and your crew, here in sunny California.

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Sun Jul 22 2007 23:53:29 By: jazzypooh (

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THEN WHY NOT CALL THE SHOW HIGH VOLTAGE TATTOO. NAME OF THE SHOP, NAME OF THE SHOW...DOESN'T MATTER, SHE STILL RIPPED OFF MIAMI INK

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Mon Jul 23 2007 15:06:45 By: amollish (

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I loved Miami Ink with Kat Von D, and I still love to watch, especially that Ami James, he's a beautiful man, although Ilove everthing about Kat, she really represents amazing things about a woman and I love that she is a great artist, I mean for being so young and being a woman. My 10 year old son is so into her, not only for being a beautiful girl, but because he loves all her life like portraits that she has done. We can hardly wait for the show (LA Inks)to start. I will keep watching Miami Ink for Ami James ofcourse, but I will also love to watch what happens in LA Ink with Kat V D. Miami Ink really lost out when letting Kat go.........

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Mon Jul 23 2007 15:39:23 By: dtshen (

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The network named the show, participants don't get to make decisions like that. It's a spinoff of Miami Ink. If you call all spinoffs rip offs, then that's that's fair, but she was a big part of the success of Miami Ink, so it's unfair to say she personally ripped them off.

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Mon Jul 23 2007 23:46:00 By: metallicabayb (

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ami james is hot

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Mon Jul 23 2007 23:51:17 By: metallicabayb (

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kat rox

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Tue Jul 24 2007 05:35:30 By: jazzypooh (

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WELL, I STILL THINK ITS A RIP OFF, I MEAN AFTER ALL, SHE GOT HERSELF FIRED, SHE WAS A COW, AND A TOTAL DAMPER ON THE SHOW. YA HER ART IS GREAT, BUT HER ATTITUDE SUCKED, I DIDN'T MINE WHEN SHE WAS THERE, BUT I'M NOT SAD SHE IS GONE EITHER..

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Tue Jul 24 2007 18:11:34 By: Agent Smith (

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I believe that the "who's got a tattoo" statistic is that somewhere in the vicinity of 37% of the population has them.
That's over 1/3.
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A 'symbol of individuality'? I don't think so. More like, 'just a bunch of people with ink stuck under their skin with needles.'
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It's amazing how life imitates art. Art history buffs might get that comment.

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Tue Jul 31 2007 02:13:25 By: summer71 (

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Wow I can't believe what I am reading!...Don't get me wrong I do love Katâ€™s work but I just cant believe that she is doing her own show..."Miami Ink" never treated her badly they had the up most respect for her even when she was always out partying...I even remember that one show when Kat went out partying and the next morning she had an appointment to do some guys tattoo and when he came in she was not even there she had a hang over and had to delay the appointment!...I will NEVER stop watching Miami ink and thats that!

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Fri Aug 3 2007 02:54:38 By: TattooLover (

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Dont get me wrong. Kat did do some beautiful work when she was sober enough to come to work. I think she gives females a bad rap (just my opinion being a female) She played that card with TLC crying about how bad she was treated on Miami Ink. I feel that she should praise Ami and Chris for giving her the chance to become what she is. Personally if I were TLC she would never show her face on my channel again after the way she treated the staff of Orange County Choppers. As an artist you are not point blank rude to people and tell them what they want when they are paying for it. Her childish quote was "That is a first grade tattoo for me". If she were a true business savy female she would know THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT but make suggestions dont give them your sour attitude because you are mad at the world. I just think she is a immature person who needs to grow up and learn what being an adult and having responsibility is. With what she has right now her show will never fly except for the sexual content of it will keep people watching and that is a sorry excuse, why doesnt she just open a strip club or brothel? And I mean OMG what is this deal with the pin up calendar she has come up with. If she is that desperate to be in front and the leader of everything just go to Heffner and have him put you on the cover ooops I forgot Hef prefers blondes and those without attitudes. Welcome to the real world MISS KAT VON D, You will fail within a year unless you loose the attitude

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Wed Aug 8 2007 02:01:32 By: frugalgoddess (

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I don't have a tatoo but I admire anyone who has them and respect that it is totally an expression...

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Wed Aug 8 2007 03:11:02 By: jodeye (

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Hey Kat Von D! I just finished watching your new show LA INK! I tink you are awesome! It broke my heart to see how upset you were about leaving Miami Ink well I really think that Ami is a jerk and i wouldnt step afoot in his shop(unless i wanted to be judged or ridiculed for who i am)You are real!you will excel and ya miami ink was a learning experience for you but I really didnt think that you belonged with a bunch of pricks!I live in Alberta Canada and Iam hoping to see you at Calgarys tatoo conventon! Keep up the great work!

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Wed Aug 8 2007 07:58:34 By: babygurl20040911 (

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I can not wait to go to la to get my tatto by her i am so hapy is have her only tattoo plae and how dare anyone calling her cow so is a perferct angel in my eyes and she is not a coweruse she is brave

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Wed Aug 8 2007 15:09:46 By: arlenes (

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When I heard that Kat was off of the show I thought what a big mistake. I think she was the whole reason many people watched the show! She was the best artist in that place.she blew all those other guys away ! With her detail, and her cool LA style Katis off the hook. Im soo glad to have Kat back here in So. Cali, where she belongs! I think the show did her good.it brought her to the attention of many-many of whom (like me) had never heard of her. Even my mom says she would get tatted by her! Kat I wish you much success!

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Wed Aug 8 2007 15:16:54 By: Cartman (

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Judging by these comments it sounds like LA Ink will be a hit! I guess Kat has quite the fanbase.

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Wed Aug 8 2007 18:10:00 By: gwendoline (

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I was glad that Kat left Miami and I know that she will be awsome in LA. I watched the first show last night and the ladys she has hired to
work with her do awsome work so between Kat and
her staff, she's got it together already!.
Good luck and God Bless.

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Fri Aug 10 2007 19:56:44 By: dsosa (

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Kat, i don't know if you read these but hope you do. YOU ARE ONE BAD X@@ CHIK! I am 25 years old from San Diego Ca. I only have two tatto pieces so far. But would love to get my next one from you. I'm very happy for you now that you are back in your hometown and doing your own thing.

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Mon Aug 27 2007 02:23:55 By: dar (

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hi kat,hope you see this i need your help ,my mom passed away from being ill for two years i took care of her at home where she wanted to pass,she got her wish, now my wish is too have her picture with me always in a tatoo,but from maryland and donot knew where to go ,never seen work like yours can not get the money too travel to you if you knew someone by me that can do that kind off work please tell me ,wish you were here , wish you all the luck you worked hard never seen a shop like that only in LA.maybe one i will make out to see you and have a real tatoo from a star named kat.thank you for listening .DAR

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Thu Sep 6 2007 06:22:07 By: jcy (

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gooday kat my best wishes to you are unfinishable the only problem i've got is asking you if you are ever going to come downunder to the aus country where we all love you for your amazing tallent we would all love to see you here and i'm sure i'm speaking for everyone in Australia, if not, well, at least everyone in my family would love to have at least one if not one dozen tattoos from your own hands here in sydney so please email me back to see if there is any hope of been able to see you here. love JC from downunder Sydney Australia

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Wed Oct 31 2007 07:20:50 By: pkg074 (

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I think Kat has to take give credit were credit is due. Thanks to Ami & the boys and miami ink she has her LAINK shop.... if it was not for them she would not have her foot in the door.... and making Ami look like the bad guy just shows her age........
A job has good and bad things and you do not always like what you do, rejecting customers because its an asian style or colour is not good enough.... and at the end of the day nunez and ami have a business to run... She was a wet mop ..... the biys need somebody upbeat like Yogi ! but a female !

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Wed Jan 16 2008 21:11:47 By: pornstar1234 (

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hey im pornstar 1234 when are you gonna let me beat that X@@##!

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Wed Mar 26 2008 19:04:59 By: anna-charlie (

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hi, we are going to LA in october from England and I would love to get a tattoo done then? where can I find out the address and the cost? as I would love to have Kat design and apply the tattoo?? thanks.

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Fri Jan 30 2009 17:36:29 By: halohead (

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kat just wanted to say you are very talented. i would do anything to get down there to get ink done by you.for now ill just watch your work on tv keep the hella bomb work going.your employees are very very good as well your just cuter peace.
live laugh love
eagle creek,or
thanks kevin

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Sat Apr 11 2009 06:27:59 By: bekky101 (

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never been a big fan of her
shes talented don't get me wrong
but she was kinda boreing and moody all the time,
i understand she wanted to get better at her portraits and only do them but i think she need to do other things to
thats what a great tattoo artist dose
im not gonner watch l.a ink
Miami ink will always be the best

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