I Needed To Be In The Bush.

As The Show's Executive Producer, I Envisioned Something Akin To "gilligan's Island" Meets Lord Of The Flies Meets Ten Little Indians Mets "the Real World." "survivor" Marks A Return To A Core Element Of Adventure: Staying Alive.

I Found A Nanny/child Care Position In Beverly Hills Taking Care Of A 3-year-old And A 17-year-old. They Had A Large, Wealthy House. I Learned That I Liked The Way Rich People Lived. I Learned That They Were Not Smarter Than Me.

My Mantra Is: Realize You're Going To Fail All The Time, And Accept It. That Doesn't Mean I'm Not Frightened Of It.

When I See Someone In A Military Uniform I Make It A Point To Approach Them, Shake Their Hand And Say Five Words... 'thank You For Your Service.' 'stars Earn Stripes' Is A High Energy, Fun, Action Show, But At Its Heart It Is All About Those Five Words.

Attitude Produces Character, And Character Produces Hope.