Phyllis Carmichael

 is a contestant from Survivor: Bermuda - Brain vs Brawn vs Beauty.

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Name (Age): Phyllis Carmichael (64)

Tribe Designation: Gombey

Current Residence: Dover, Delaware

Occupation: College Professor

Claim to Fame: Getting an offer to teach sociology in one of the most high profile universities in England. Since I was five, I've excelled at education and since I got my first job teaching at my local high school, I've worked towards that goal all my life. It was the highlight of my career and finally getting there... I can't describe the feeling.

Inspiration in Life: My husband, Patrick. He's devoted his entire life to me, even respecting my wishes to be with my dying mother. Everything I do in life is for him. Recently, he was diagnosed with dementia, so that means our time is short. I'd dreamed of spending my entire life with him, so to have that abruptly taken away was devastating. But if anything, the experience told me to live life to the fullest.

Hobbies: Reading, gardening and taking walks in the park.

Pet Peeves: Controlling, demanding people who simply must take over every aspect of everything; people who talk down to you like you're a child; people who are immovable in their opinions and won't listen to criticism or logical arguments.

3 Words to Describe You: Knowledgeable, adaptable, logical

If You Could Have Three Things on the Island, What Would They Be and Why: 1) A picture of my family, who are the reason I'm here 2) Sociology textbooks. Not only are they interesting to read, but sociological theories will also be very useful to the game. 3) Readily available fruit, because it makes for a nutritious snack and will keep my energy levels up. Lord knows I'll need energy out here.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Denise Stapley. I'm often very aware of social situations and people's strengths and weaknesses, both of which I'll use to my advantage.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: To make my family proud.

Why You Will "Survive" SURVIVOR: I'm very logical and analytical in everything I do, plus I'm more than competent outdoors.

Why You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: This is a social game. I'll use my vast knowledge of sociological theories to my advantage in reading social situations. I'll recognise when there's conflict, or when there's a crack, based on people's actions and behaviour. I can also be very persuasive when I know what I'm talking about. I'll be able to use all those things to get myself to the end.