Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
Albert Destrade has a lot to be proud of.
When the show originally aired, I was pretty sad and disappointed, says Albert.
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Week to week, I felt mortified, confused, and even a little short-changed.
Essentially, none of it made air.
My edit only sucked because I did.
Not only does Albert now own his actions, but he completely owned thisSurvivorQuarantine Questionnaire as well.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, give the update as to what youve been up to since appearing onSurvivor.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
Overall, in life, Im not a very big stop to smell the roses pop in of person.
That day and that moment was such a surreal emotion.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
My biggest regret is not being a fully 100 percent authentic version of myself.
I didnt allow myself to let my hair down and have fun.
In real life, Im literally a never-ending jokester.
I tell funny stories.
Even at poker, my biggest strength is that Im not a stoic robot at the table.
Im a whirling dervish, showing cards, cracking one-liners and making things fun.
So regardless of wins or losses, people actually want to play poker with me.
UltimatelySurvivoris a game, and games are supposed to be fun.
I think my last words were basically a not so direct apology to the jury.
I was a mess.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
Ill be honest, Dalton.
When the show originally aired, I was pretty sad and disappointed.
Week to week, I felt mortified, confused, and even a little short-changed.
Essentially, none of it made air.
Looking back, I think I mistakenly had the perception that Probst and production just didnt like me.
Again, this is one of those things that I think comes with time, maturity, and perspective.
My edit only sucked because I did.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
I think the first couple months back were certainly an adjustment period.
The toll the game takes on your body and mind is something very few truly will ever know.
The first major lesson the game taught me after the fact was appreciation.
Appreciation for food, home, resources, loved ones, the little things.
Things we all take for granted.
In the years following, I think the game taught me more and more.
Only it was more slow and subtle.
For me, it opened me up.
It let me drop the curtain and be more blunt and genuine.
The wholeSurvivorexperience is a mindset makeover that actually continues working over time.
Its pretty wild to say the least.
Even the pits of the worst bad edit woes.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
Miki is my girl, and shes an unbelievably badass chick.
Otherwise, I stay in contact with Coach somewhat regularly despite living on polar opposite sides of the country.
Guys a true legend.
Do you still watchSurvivor,and if so, whats your favorite season you were not on and why?
Yes, I love the game and the show.
Whos one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
I think sequestering the jurors after they get voted out would be the move.
Honorable Mention: Fire at Final 4.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
How soon do they need me there?
I can drop my stack and be fully packed in under an hour.
