Our Interview with Michael, 7/22/05

**hepcat** · 07-22-2005, 10:06 PM

Thursday night viewers watched live as Michael, the 28-year-old artist from the OC, walked out of the house with dignity intact (if you don’t count Howie giving him a smack on the rear, that is.) In this interview, Michael discusses his unique experience in the Big Brother house, as well as old friends - and new.

Congratulations for making it through two very difficult weeks in the Big Brother house, Michael! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. How did you become interested in being a contestant?

A friend of mine is a big fan of the show.

What was your strategy coming into the house with Kaysar?

To play honestly. Also, for us to split up into two groups. I would monitor one, while he monitored the other.

Did you figure out the pairs? When did you have an inkling you weren’t the only pair?

Yes, within the first week.

Looking at how the game turned, would you have chosen a different partner to enter the house with?

No.

What advice would you give to Kaysar, now that he’s lost his partner?

Kaysar: continue the way you were playing and get rid of the pairs we discussed.

Can you expand on your relationship with Kaysar, and if you think the experience will affect it?

If anything, it will make us closer than we already are.

Speaking of relationships, do you think you will see Janelle outside of the Big Brother house?

I will certainly be talking to her when she gets out.

Were the public displays of affection a strategy?

I did not intend to go into the house to look for a relationship of any kind, so it wasn’t so much “strategic.”

You seemed to be more careful about remaining covered up than some of the houseguests. How comfortable were you around the cameras?

I was comfortable with boundaries. I didn’t feel the need or desire to reveal too much.

Did you say something about Eric’s family, as he says he had heard?

Absolutely not.

Did you feel like people changed after entering the house?

Like a light switch. One minute, everyone was pleasant, the next, they were rather cold.

Who do you think was the worst instigators in the house?

Ivette, April and Jennifer.

Is there anything else you would want viewers to know about you or your perception of the game?

I hope they enjoyed watching. Being in the Big Brother house is a very difficult experience.

Thanks again for answering my questions, and best of luck in the future!

Thanks!

Thank you to CBS for granting the interview.

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**fluff** · 07-22-2005, 10:13 PM

Thanks for the interview, hep.

Although I obvously don't know Michael I would have thought he'd have had mroe to say.
I wonder if the booted houseguests are being censored.
I haven't seen Michael or Ashlea on any tv shows since they were booted, whcih makes me wonder whether they'll be reappearing in the house at some point.

Jewelsy · 07-22-2005, 10:50 PM

Thanks Heppy.

I wish Michael wouldn've lasted longer.

Vonna · 07-22-2005, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fluff

Thanks for the interview, hep.

Although I obvously don't know Michael I would have thought he'd have had mroe to say.

I sure was expecting him to give us an ear full. Maybe he is still in shock over the whole experience
Yet---some guys just don't like to express themselves in writing.

**waywyrd** · 07-22-2005, 10:54 PM

Thanks, hepcat! I also have a feeling some of the booted houseguests may be reappearing...

Dinahann · 07-22-2005, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the interview, Hep!

I can't get enough of your recaps, and now you're giving me interviews!

I would have expected Michael to have more to say, however.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fluff

I wonder if the booted houseguests are being censored.
I haven't seen Michael or Ashlea on any tv shows since they were booted, whcih makes me wonder whether they'll be reappearing in the house at some point.

Methinks you may be right, fluff. It doesn't ring true that the contestants haven't been seen since they were eliminated. Usually booted contestants are on every talk show you see for a week or so after their eviction. BB may have something up thier sleeve.

AsIs · 07-22-2005, 11:42 PM

Thanks hepcat!

kbb71 · 07-23-2005, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fluff

Thanks for the interview, hep.

Although I obvously don't know Michael I would have thought he'd have had mroe to say.
I wonder if the booted houseguests are being censored.
I haven't seen Michael or Ashlea on any tv shows since they were booted, whcih makes me wonder whether they'll be reappearing in the house at some point.

I saw Michael on The Early Show, Friday morning.

PWS · 07-23-2005, 10:20 AM

How about when they reveal the partner twist they also allow the bootees back in for one vote....and both bootees are on K's team!

AntmSTarTa · 07-23-2005, 11:06 AM

Great interview! Thanks! And about Michael not saying anything about Eric's family, I think we saw Michael saying stuff about Eric's grandparents

07-22-2005, 10:06 PM	#1
hepcat Gleek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: not sleeping Posts: 25,917	Our Interview with Michael, 7/22/05 Thursday night viewers watched live as Michael, the 28-year-old artist from the OC, walked out of the house with dignity intact (if you don’t count Howie giving him a smack on the rear, that is.) In this interview, Michael discusses his unique experience in the Big Brother house, as well as old friends - and new. Congratulations for making it through two very difficult weeks in the Big Brother house, Michael! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. How did you become interested in being a contestant? A friend of mine is a big fan of the show. What was your strategy coming into the house with Kaysar? To play honestly. Also, for us to split up into two groups. I would monitor one, while he monitored the other. Did you figure out the pairs? When did you have an inkling you weren’t the only pair? Yes, within the first week. Looking at how the game turned, would you have chosen a different partner to enter the house with? No. What advice would you give to Kaysar, now that he’s lost his partner? Kaysar: continue the way you were playing and get rid of the pairs we discussed. Can you expand on your relationship with Kaysar, and if you think the experience will affect it? If anything, it will make us closer than we already are. Speaking of relationships, do you think you will see Janelle outside of the Big Brother house? I will certainly be talking to her when she gets out. Were the public displays of affection a strategy? I did not intend to go into the house to look for a relationship of any kind, so it wasn’t so much “strategic.” You seemed to be more careful about remaining covered up than some of the houseguests. How comfortable were you around the cameras? I was comfortable with boundaries. I didn’t feel the need or desire to reveal too much. Did you say something about Eric’s family, as he says he had heard? Absolutely not. Did you feel like people changed after entering the house? Like a light switch. One minute, everyone was pleasant, the next, they were rather cold. Who do you think was the worst instigators in the house? Ivette, April and Jennifer. Is there anything else you would want viewers to know about you or your perception of the game? I hope they enjoyed watching. Being in the Big Brother house is a very difficult experience. Thanks again for answering my questions, and best of luck in the future! Thanks! Thank you to CBS for granting the interview. __________________ Charles Nelson Reilly figured out cold fusion, but he never, ever told a soul.

07-22-2005, 10:50 PM	#3
Jewelsy From the corner of my eye Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: in the middle of the Monsoons Posts: 11,819	Thanks Heppy. I wish Michael wouldn've lasted longer. __________________ "Among the blind, the squinter rules." ~ Gerard Didier Erasmus

07-22-2005, 10:54 PM	#5
waywyrd dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 11,794	Thanks, hepcat! I also have a feeling some of the booted houseguests may be reappearing... __________________ I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

07-22-2005, 11:42 PM	#7
AsIs Helplessly Hoping Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,377	Thanks hepcat! __________________ www.comicfusion.com Join the Fusion Club! Co-Owner of Online Comic Store. "How do you know the chosen ones? No greater love hath a man than he lay down his life for his friend. Not for millions, not for glory, not for fame... for one person. In the dark. Where no one will ever know or see." - Sebastion, Babylon 5

07-22-2005, 10:13 PM	#2
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,811	Thanks for the interview, hep. Although I obvously don't know Michael I would have thought he'd have had mroe to say. I wonder if the booted houseguests are being censored. I haven't seen Michael or Ashlea on any tv shows since they were booted, whcih makes me wonder whether they'll be reappearing in the house at some point.

07-23-2005, 10:20 AM	#9
PWS FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,283	How about when they reveal the partner twist they also allow the bootees back in for one vote....and both bootees are on K's team!

07-23-2005, 11:06 AM	#10
AntmSTarTa JESSICA: #1 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York, USA Posts: 1,232	Great interview! Thanks! And about Michael not saying anything about Eric's family, I think we saw Michael saying stuff about Eric's grandparents