Topic: S50: Charlie Davis (Kalo)

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Charlie Davis

Season: Survivor 46
Age: 27
Hometown: Manchester, Mass.
Current Residence: Boston, Mass.
Current Occupation: Attorney

Why do you want to come back for Survivor 50 and how does it feel to be chosen for this milestone season?
Beyond honored, and as cheesy as it is, I feel a sense of duty. You’ve got to show out for season 50. It’s historic.

What one life experience since the last time you played do you feel has prepared you for 50?

Studying for the bar exam. I just about drove myself insane doing 10-hour study days with my study buddies. Although we were barely buddies by the end (shoutout Jonathan and Fiona). It did feel like Survivor in a way. Luckily, we all passed and are still friends! Although, Fiona is my sister, so I guess I’m stuck with her...

Coming into this season, what is the Survivor accomplishment you are most proud of? And what are you eager to have another shot at?

Tough to choose but probably winning back-to-back immunities. What a RUSH! After that second win, I felt like the second coming of Tom Brady, and that I was obviously going to sweep the rest of the challenges. Ha! Stupid of me! But it was still awesome.

What would you say is your Survivor reputation and how will you manage that perception in the game?

I’m hoping it’s just that of a solid, smart player. I’m hoping it’s NOT that I am a two-timing hypno-strategist that I can’t be trusted. But did Parvati freaking Shallow care that her pregame perception in Heroes vs. Villains basically had her D.O.A.?! NO! She dealt with it and finished second.

What is your strategy going into 50? And how will it differ from previous time(s) you’ve played?

“The perfect is the enemy of good” - one of my favorite sayings lately. In 46, I think I chased perfection. For 50, I’ll be a little rougher around the edges. Not to say I’ll be reckless, but definitely riskier – dangerous.

Survivor fans have had the opportunity to help shape the game this season by voting on various elements – what are you hoping makes the cut and why?

Food and supplies! Although not necessarily for the case of living. I don’t know why but my inner menace is calling me to make something happen for them if the situation is right. We’ll see...

At this point in your life who is your biggest inspiration and why?

My parents are always my biggest heroes, but I have to shoutout my girlfriend Judy, who is just the best human in the entire world.

Why will you be the Sole Survivor?

Let’s start with what a tall task that will be. There are 24 players here. And no one is a slouch, I think. I believe I can do it. And maybe that’s half the battle. I’ll take it day by day, moment by moment, and try to help make a great season on the way. But make no mistake, I am always focused on winning. I didn’t come out here for second place again.