Stanley Aiello

 is a contestant from Survivor: Mentawai.

Survivor: Mentawai
Age: 38

Hometown: London, England

Current residence: Chicago, IL

Occupation: College Professor

Hobbies: I'm totally boring and spend most of my time doing research, but when I'm not I like to watch Netflix or garden.

Pet peeves: People who are overly positive. It's a cruel world out there, let's not act like it's all sunshine and rainbows all the time.

Three words to describe you: Intelligent, calculating, funny.

What is your personal claim to fame? I've had the highest student rating of all the professors in my department. I'm a total dick, but my students apparently love me.

Who or what is your inspiration in life? Myself. (Laughs) I guess aside from that I'd say probably my mother, she's a brilliant lady who has done a lot in her life, and I strive to be as tough as her.

If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why? A good book so I can continue my research, a TV so I could keep up with the news, and a comb because I can't let my hair get out of hand.

Which Survivor contestant are you the most like? Dominick from Ghost Island. I think I might struggle socially a bit more but I fully intend on playing a dominant game like he did. He should've won!

What's your reason for being on Survivor? I've loved the show for a long time, and from my time studying politics I think I understand what humans will do when put in competition. I'll be a very serious threat in the game, I think.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor? Like I said, I know how humans compete against each other. I can exploit conflict and make people understand why working with me would be a great gain to them. I'll gather a loyal alliance and run the game from start to finish.