Forrest Stephenson

 is a contestant from Survivor: Jeju Island.

Profile
Name (Age): Forrest Stephenson (47)

Tribe Designation: Jeonsa

Occupation: Insurance Broker

Current Residence: Washington, D.C.

Claim to Fame: Every single thing I’ve done in life, I’ve gotten myself. I worked hard to push myself through school and college, and worked tirelessly to get a fantastic job and build up a solid reputation as one of the best brokers in D.C.

Inspiration in Life: My wife, Leanne. Yes, I know, I don’t seem like a softie, but everything I do is for her. She inspires me to get out of bed in the morning or to push just that little bit further.

Hobbies: I love to watch thriller movies, crime dramas, anything that requires complex thinking and analysis of plots and characters. When I have time to get out of the house, I go motorbike riding with some friends and we have some beers and chow down on whatever deep fried food we can get our hands on.

Pet Peeves: People who are determined to be “different” and base their entire personality as such. I’m obviously not talking about people with different sexualities and races (that would be hypocritical of me), but the people who walk into a room and basically shout “Hey, look! I’m different! Notice me!” Just live your life, I’ll live mine, and get on with it.

If You Could Have 3 Things on the Island, What Would They Be and Why:

1) A tent. Are you kidding me? A good night’s sleep is needed to start the next day.

2) Some peanuts, or any nuts, really, that I could store and keep as rations for an extra boost.

3) Toothpaste, because bad breath is disgusting.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Domenick Abbate. He played a pretty aggressive game and was strategically adept. I think I’ll play pretty similarly to him.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I’m a leader and competitor who loves hard work and a challenge. Survivor encompasses all these things and is something I’ll thrive in.

Why You Will Survive SURVIVOR: I’m a hustler who never knows the word “quit.” It could rain out there for twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, for thirty-nine days. It could be freezing cold. The people could be unbearable. But nothing will make me throw in the towel.

Why You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: People like to wait for opportunity to come to them. Hell no. I make my own opportunity out of thin air. I like to observe people and know their strengths and weaknesses. If I’m ever in a sticky situation, I’ll argue using logic that can’t be ignored.