Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Survivor: South Pacificcame down to a single decision.
So embarrassing in hindsight…
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I’m glad that was edited out.
All the pieces were there withSouth Pacific,but it just didn’t end up legendary.
He also deserves aSurvivorQuarantine Questionnaire, which is why we sent one his way.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor.
JIM RICE: I can’t believe it is coming up on 10 years since I played!
So much has changed.
Now, I have two sons, got married, have 17 marijuana locations, and 130 staff.
More than anything else, those two little boys have made my life so incredibly full and rewarding.
I could write the rest of this just talking about how cool I think they are.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
That’s the magnanimous answer, and not untrue, but still…
I’m glad that was edited out.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I think the whole “bad edit” thing is BS.
You either said the words and did the actions or you didn’t.
Or, maybe that is just coming from someone who was happy with their edit.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
I imagine there would be more shock today.
In 2011, social media and phone addiction wasn’t quite wasn’t what it is now.
So, I think the societal separation and associated shock is more prevalent with current players.
Plus, I was at Ponderosa for a little too long.
So, I was ready to get back.
Not for a single second!
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
I even officiated their wedding ceremony 6 years ago!
Do you still watchSurvivor,and if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
This may seem odd, but I watched every season up until my season.
Since then, I have only watched a few seasons.
With that said, I did watchSecond Chancesince I was one of the people out there soliciting votes.
All the pieces were there withSouth Pacific,but it just didn’t end up legendary.
Whos one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
Jim Rice, season 23.
That guy had it all and was gone too soon!
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
Adding kids to the Loved Ones visit was LONG overdue, but Probst missed an enormous opportunity.
They should have had a BEAST of a challenge.
Here’s why: There is so much strategy that goes into the Loved Ones challenge.
It would force multiple alliances.
Or, maybe they already did that in a season I missed.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
Knee-jerk reaction: HELL YES!
Official answer: probably.
I do know this: It wouldn’t be for the money.
