Terry Kessler

 is a contestant from Survivor: Maluku Islands.

Profile
Name: Terry Kessler

Age: 41

Current residence: Middlebury, VT

Occupation: Akal

Tribe designation: Salesman

Three words to describe you: Beguiling, Slick, Conscientious

Hobbies: I'm a pretty active person, so I enjoy jogging, going to the gym every once in a while, the like. I also have a knack for writing, so I tend to keep up with a journal.

Pet peeves: The type of people who act as though they'll never be responsible for their actions, or that, in one way or another, you will find a punishment for things that you've done.

Personal claim to fame: A long time ago, when I was much younger and immature, I had a child with a woman up in Maine. But, after a year or two of living with her, I wished for something bigger than the life I was leading. So, one night, after a fight, I packed my bags and left. I later regretted it and came back to find them, but of course, they had left. I now consider it the worst decision of my life. It's not great, but it's noteworthy, and besides; whoever said fame was good?

If you could have three things on the island, what would they be and why?: The journal I keep up with, deodorant, and the Bible.

Reason for being on Survivor: I want to find my ex-fiancee and daughter again and tell them how sorry I am for what I did all those years ago. I can only imagine how hard that was for the both of them. They don't have to forgive me. I just want them to know that I'm sorry, even though I can never make up for my daughter's childhood. Besides that, I'd like to win the money to help better my life.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor?: I think I will win because I'm a slick person. I'm a salesman at heart and I'm a very slippery person. I can maneuver around any situation thrown my way with a quick lie. I know that I can manipulate my fellow survivors. Then, once the merge hits, I'll let the big physical threats take the hits while I wait for them to crumble in the sidelines, or better yet, cause their demise. Then, once I'm the only real challenge threat left, I'll go on an immunity run and dominate the game.