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TAR 17: Ron Kellum and Tony Stovall -- Best Friends
georgiapeach:
Ron and Tony
Best Friends
Ron Kellum
Age: 45
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.
Connection to your Teammate: Best Friend
Current occupation: Director/Choreographer
Favorite hobbies: Working out, skiing, golfing and dinners with friends
Achievements: My biggest achievement came when I was cast in my first Broadway show, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and writing my first book The Gypsy's Survival Guide to Show-Business.
Lifelong to do list: One day I would like to do outreach work in Africa, host an entertainment show, open a theater and travel the world.
What scares you most about traveling? Being in another country when there is a terrorist attack
What excites you most about traveling? Experiencing the world in new ways and discovering new cultures, people and food
If I could switch places with someone: I'm blessed with an amazing life and love my work and family. I wouldn't want to switch places with anyone, but there are many people that I admire and respect. They inspire me to strive to reach my goals.
Role model/hero: My mother is my role model and my father is my hero.
What are you passionate about? Helping actors and performers discover their dreams. Equal rights and equality for all.
What would you do if you won the million dollars? Assist my family, make a donation to my church and invest the rest.
People would be surprised to learn: I'm a pretty quiet person when I'm not working and I have a deep faith in God.
Favorite place you have ever visited: Serra Cafema Namibia in Africa
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: Because of our size differences, the physical challenges may be our Team's biggest hurdles.
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other then winning one million bucks)? It will be a dream come true for both of us to run the race together. It will be an amazing opportunity to see and discover parts of the world I would never be able to experience.
Pet peeve about your teammate: I can't reach him because he is always on the phone.
Tony Stovall
Age: 42
Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.
Connection to your Teammate: Best friend
Current occupation: Doctoral Student at the University of Arizona
Favorite hobbies: Reading, traveling and screenwriting
Achievements: Getting my MBA
Lifelong to do list: Ultimately I would like to get a PhD (the journey has begun), become a professor, visit the three continents I haven't been to, skydive and read War & Peace.
What scares you most about traveling? Political unrest in some places in the world scares me.
What excites you most about traveling? The idea of experiencing different cultures is what excites me most about traveling. I'm fascinated with people so any chance I get to experience others is great.
If I could switch places with someone: President Obama (but only for a day or so – I think the stress would kill me)
Role model/hero: My parents
What are you passionate about? I'm most passionate about learning, my family and friends and new adventures
What would you do if you won the million dollars? Pay off my school loans, give a little to charity (that includes my family - charity begins at home), visit the three continents I haven't visited and invest the rest.
People would be surprised to learn: I like country music.
Favorite place you have ever visited: China and Southern Africa
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: Communicating clearly and calmly with one another will be a challenge for us on the Race.
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other then winning one million bucks)? I think the race will bring us closer together. It will help us to solidify our friendship and give us another amazing adventure together. We are eager for an adventure of a lifetime.
Pet peeve about your teammate: He's ALWAYS on the phone.
Hooky:
These two seem kind of like John & Scott, only they appear to be much more competitive.
apskip:
--- Quote from: Hooky on September 01, 2010, 08:41:54 PM ---These two seem kind of like John & Scott, only they appear to be much more competitive.
--- End quote ---
I have a very different view. These two are highly competitive, but the phrases competent and experienced travelers also come to mind. Nobody could accuse John and Scott of those.
georgiapeach:
I really liked these guys...liked that they knew and loved the show, liked their spirit...
Exit Interview:
The Amazing Race 17: Exclusive Interview with Ron Kellum and Tony Stovall
Posted on 09/27/2010 by
by Gina Scarpa
On the season premiere of The Amazing Race, 11 teams started in Gloucester, MA but only 10 teams moved on past the leg that ended in London, England. Along the first leg, they visited Stonehenge, climbed a tower, road tiny boats, and catapulted watermelons at a knight. Unfortunately for best friends Ron and Tony, the confusing roads of London became too much of a hindrance for them and they were the last team to arrive at the pit stop. Today, the first team eliminated from The Amazing Race spoke to us in an exclusive interview about their experiences on the show.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: How did the two of you end up being part of The Amazing Race this season?
A. Tony: Yes, since the very first season. Finally, our schedules both cleared and were able to do it. We sent it our tapes and here we are.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What preparation did you do before heading into the race?
A. Ron: Our preparation was very different. Tony was prepping on the shopping side, picking out backpacks and shoes. I was at the gym trying to get into shape for whatever physical challenges might come our way.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Did you have a chance during that first leg to talk to the other teams and get a feel for them? Was there anyone who stood out to you for either good or bad reasons?
A. Tony: Because we were off so quickly, we only had that brief encounter in the airport with Thomas and Jill and Stephanie and Chad. We instantly liked them but sadly, we didn't get much interaction with the other teams.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What was the toughest part about trying to navigate your way around London?
A. Ron: I was driving, it was the opposite of how we drive here, and it was also rush hour. We missed a turn. I was in the right hand lane and our exit came up. They don't give you indicator markers like they do here in the U.S. We got off the wrong freeway that had no exits for 25 miles. We knew we were going the wrong way but there was nothing we could do.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Despite going from first to last, you both remained calm throughout the leg. Was that a conscious decision the two of you made going in - that you wouldn't let stress get the best of you?
A. Tony: Absolutely! We both decided before we went. We were like, "Okay if we're going to do this, our friendship is the most important thing." We both know each other so well and we've been friends for so long, we know when the other is having a moment and we need to back off. We're not going to do anything to embarrass ourselves, our families, or our friends. We weren't there to be on tv or for fame. We were there for the pure sense of adventure.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Did you know that you were the last team before you arrived at the pit stop?
A. Ron: We knew only when we pulled into the parking lot of the castle and counted the cars. It was the most heartwrenching moment because we had driven 8 hours that day and we had been going 28 hours with maybe an hour of sleep. It was such a crushing blow.
Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Despite only being there for one leg of the race, are you satisfied with the experience? Would you do another reality show?
A. Ron: Oh, I'm completely satisfied. The outcome wasn't what we expected. It was actually a shocking reality. We filled a bucket list wish, though. We still felt it was a great opportunity that we were cast on the show and got to have that experience with each other. I don't know if I'd do another reality show because there's nothing like this where you get to race around the world. There's nothing out there that makes me say, "Oh I'd love to do that publicly."
A. Tony: I'm the same way. The Amazing Race is unique in the reality show world. It's almost not fair to call it a reality show because it's a completely different genre. Survivor - absolutely not. Do I want to be marooned on a deserted island? No. Do I want to eat bugs to live? No thank you!
http://www.realitywanted.com/newsitem/3706-the-amazing-race-17-exclusive-interview-with-ron-kellum-and-tony-stovall
michael:
Not gonna lie; I'm happy they were first out -- nice people though!
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