Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Now, Mark looks back at his time onSurvivorand what he’s been up to since his torch snuffing.
I have been very busy with life after retiring with the NYPD and ER nursing.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
I feel my proudest moment was actually doing it.
When 9/11 happened, I watchedSurvivorevery Thursday with police officers and police detectives in the morgue during our breaks.
I actually stated, ‘I’m gonna get on that show one day.’
I am sure many of them thought I was insane.
How are they gonna pick me out of the thousands?
I never gave up on the dream of playingSurvivor…and the rest is beautiful history.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
I am not a regret kind of person.
I would rather focus on what could have I done better.
I feel more communication and bonding with my tribe would have been a better outcome.
I tried my best, but when you land on the island your fate is sometimes sealed.
When the fans saw me running to the well was in an attempt to locate an idol.
I knew they were starting to plan who was next.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
Jeff stated to us on day one that “The camera will find the real you.”
I believe that is a true statement.
I am that lovable bear guy all the time and felt I came across the way.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
Yes, it was strange at first.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
I didn’t hold any bad feelings towards anyone knowing it was a game from the very beginning.
I had to start all over again to audition and was finally chosen to experience the game ofSurvivor.
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
Finally, would you play again if asked?
