Claudia Medlock

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Name: Claudia Medlock (39)

Current Residence: Joplin, Missouri

Occupation: Defence Attorney

Personal Claim to Fame: Going to trial and defending the so-called "worst of the worst" criminals, many who were charged with murder, and convincing a jury to acquit many of them. I believe everybody deserves a fair trial and that every person should be considered innocent until proven guilty. I don't fight to get these people off and quite honestly really don't care if they're guilty or not when I agree to defend them. I simply fight for the truth to come out at trial.

Inspiration In Life: Rosa Parks. She was just a normal person that got tired of the status quo and being oppressed because of her skin colour. When I heard that she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on that bus, thus starting the bus boycott movement, it really showed me that normal people can make a difference in life. With that being said though, I can't stand people that use their skin colour/"racism" as an excuse for crime.

Hobbies: Researching, taking care of my 3 children, going to church

3 words to describe you: Passionate, Competitive, Hard-working

If you could have 3 things on the island, what would they be and why?: 1) A pocket knife to use around camp and for hunting. 2) An umbrella in case I have to go walking in the rain. I don't care about a little rain, but hey, I bet my tribe-mates would appreciate it too so they don't feel obligated to be trapped in the shelter the whole damn time if it storms. 3) A voice recorder in case I want to do a little eavesdropping or catch people lying.

Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: Twila from Vanuatu. I'm a very strong, hard-working, passionate woman, and people will know for sure if I do or don't like them. I tell it like it is, and if you don't like that, too damn bad.

Reason for going on Survivor: I have been a huge fan of this game since season 1, and it's something I've been thinking about doing for a long time. The million dollars is a huge bonus, but I'm mostly looking forward to this exhilarating experience and being able to just go out there and play big!

Why do you think you will "Survive" Survivor: I HATE quitters. If you're going to start something, finish it. Besides, in my eyes, there's no such thing as "I can't." When people really say that, they mean "I won't". I can and I will make it to day 39!

Why do you think you will be the Sole Survivor: I'm not just here to play the game, I'm here to win! Besides, if I can convince a jury to acquit people accused of murder when they've already been convicted in the eyes of the public, I can convince a jury to vote for me to win this game.