Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Teresa "T-Bird" Cooper Interview

Hello everyone its another fun White Rice Wednesday!! Today I take you back to one of Survivor's first seasons. Teresa Cooper or T-Bird as her fans call her participated in this weeks interview. We talked about her time out in Survivor Africa and all things Survivor!!




1. What have you been up to since Survivor Africa?
  T-Bird- Its been 16 years things have been the same. I'm a mom that's the most important. I'm a Delta flight attendant for 36 years. I'm also in real estate. I got married in April. All the cool people I've met from all over the world from all walks of life has been the best. I worked for Georgia CBS 3 years after Africa. I've Been to all different parts of the world. How Survivor showed a bit of the AIDS epidemic. At the end of the show the proceeds went to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS foundation.



2. Jeff described Survivor Africa as one of the toughest seasons ever done. Take us back and tell us how tough it was out there.
  T-Bird- The game is so physically demanding. We didn't have water, We didn't have an area to get away from other players. It's nice when players can take time away. We had to walk to get water and carry it back on our backs. Nowhere to run Nowhere to hide.


3. What was your strength and downfall in the game?
  T-Bird- Strength is part of my job. I think I can keep things inside when others explode. I had strength to persevere and keep it in. Being a mom helped me close the age gap. I've always been a runner when your fit you can be a threat. Weakness a soft spot for people. I have compassion for people even when they don't deserve it.

4.Were you surprised you weren't picked for a second chance for Survivor Cambodia?
  T-Bird- I was not surprised because of all the strong female characters I was up against. Africa happened so long ago I think that hurt me. Rob's Podcast put everyone in a ranking. It had me in second out of everyone. I think Rob's Podcast was into voting. Listening to that wasn't helpful.


5. How do you think the game has evolved since your season?
  T-Bird-  when I played there was no idols no Exile Island. Just hidden immunity idol changed the game a lot.


6. What has been the biggest twist in the game?
  T-Bird- Idols it changes everything.


7. Do you have a favorite moment from your season?
  T-Bird- We got to see videos from home being able to see that and read letters. Also I won the first immunity challenge I remember thinking my kids will think this is cool.

8. If you ever got to play again is there anything you would change to ensure you make it to the end?
  T-Bird- Honestly no you have to be able to adapt to the environment and the people your out there with. Try to be knowledgeable of the people you play with.

9. Are you excited for Survivor Game Changers?
  T-Bird- Absolutely I'm excited there's something about returning players. You know them already it gives you a running.



TBird thank you for the interview today I hope you all are just as excited for Survivor Game changers.

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