Simon Drysdale

 is a contestant from Survivor: Ivory Coast.

Profile
Name (Age): Simon Drysdale (51)

Tribe Designation: Abidjan

Current Residence: Wilmington, Delaware

Occupation: Air Force Pilot

Claim to Fame: Serving overseas for my country. It's one of my proudest moments, and a moment I'll remember for the rest of my life.

Inspiration in Life: My fellow US war heroes; army, navy and air force veterans who give their life for this country.

Hobbies: Running, renovating my house (I love a good DIY project), attending church fundraisers and donating my time to the church.

Pet Peeves: Intolerance and misunderstanding of religion. I'm a practicing Catholic, and it drives me nuts when people make fun of that, or automatically assume I hate the gays because of it. I also can't stand ungrateful youths.

3 Words to Describe You: Calculated, strong-willed, strategic

If You Could Have 3 Things on the Island, What Would They Be and Why: 1) A bible- this needs no explanation 2) Family photos- I love my family to death 3) Some jazz music- Jazz is my favourite genre by far. It calms me, and I'll need calming out here.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Vecepia Towery. Both of us are highly religious people and proud of it, and I'm a strong competitor and loyal friend, just like her.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I've always wondered what it would be like, and after seeing my nephew Jason do it, I want to see if I can do better than him.

Why You Think You'll "Survive" SURVIVOR: I'm incredibly comfortable outdoors, I know how to build a strong and sustainable shelter, and I'm used to adapting myself frequently.

Why You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I won't let my faith get in the way of playing the game. I'll be a strong competitor, strong ally and I will not be afraid to deceive to get ahead. I'll be one of the most dominant competitors this game has ever seen.