Big Brother 3 Houseguests

Amy Crews

2009-06-03T19:14:00.000-07:00

FAVORITES

Three adjectives that best describe me:  Selfish, pretty, vivacious

Favorite film:  Gone with the Wind, The Thomas Crown Affair, The Graduate, American Beauty

Favorite TV show:   The Sopranos. Sex and the City

Favorite actor:   Pierce Brosnan, Kevin Spacey

Favorite actress:   Sandra Bullock, Catherine Zeta-Jones

Favorite band:   Sarah Brightman, Dave Matthews Band

Favorite hobbies:   Putting on makeup, socializing, reading, singing, adoring Buckie

Personal hero:   My Dad

Q&A

Why did you want to be on BIG BROTHER?
There are a number of reasons, but I think the primary reason would be the challenge.

What strengths do you bring to BIG BROTHER?
Too many to list! I think humor and beauty would be the top two.

What weaknesses do you bring to BIG BROTHER?
I tend to act like a five-year-old child when I don't get my way. I'm really spoiled.

What comfort item from home will you miss the most?
My Australian silky terrier. His name is Sir Oliver Buckingham (Buckie). He is like my child. I love him more than anything on the planet!

What type of news from the outside world will you miss the most?
Gossip!

Do you tend to perform better in physical or mental competitions?
I think I perform better in mental competitions.

How do you plan to win BIG BROTHER?
By being my wonderful self and getting everyone else kicked out first!

What is your biggest fear as you begin BIG BROTHER?
Isolation. It will be difficult not seeing my friends, family and, of course, Buckie. I also fear living out of one suitcase for three months.

What is your motto?
I never loved another person the way I loved myself. (Mae West)

PARTING WORDS 1

What was the most difficult aspect of being on BIG BROTHER?
Learning to handle people coming from entirely different backgrounds, with an entirely different set of values. That was the most difficult for me. In fact, I didn't really reach that point until the very end.

Did you play the game as you hoped you would, strategy-wise?
In all honesty, the word "strategy" is used so much, and it's really hard to go in and have this strict strategy, because the other people in the House really determine so many different things about how you play. So, once I got in there, it was all about just enjoying myself. And I did that.

What did you learn about yourself that surprised you?
I never saw myself as putting up all these shields that I put up. Everyone else pointed out so many things to me that I was willing to accept. Usually, when people tell me things about myself, I dismiss it, because I know myself better than anyone. But living in a house with people who are with you 24 hours a day, they see who you are. You can't hide. So learning about myself was the incredible part of the journey. I've learned that I don't trust anybody. I kind of knew that already, but I didn't realize how it affected me. I learned that I really don't pay attention to pain that I inflict on other people. I don't think I'll ever be quite as hateful or as selfish. I'll still be selfish--I can't help that--but I'll never be as selfish or as hateful as I've been in the past. I really think this was a major part of my growing up experience.

What personality trait is most important for winning this game?
It's not being honest with others. It's being able to be that person that everyone wants to open up to, everyone wants to tell their story to, everyone wants to tell their deep, dark secrets to. And I think Danielle is that person. I really hope she wins.

Which HouseGuest was the greatest threat to you, and why?
I didn't really look at anyone as being a threat. It was obvious that Chiara and I didn't really get along, but I didn't really look at her as any kind of threat. I just really didn't approve of a lot of things that she said and did.

What will the other HouseGuests remember you for?
Saying the number ten, cheese, Buckie and Hadley. Hadley is one of my best friends. One day in the House, we were throwing out stories, and I said, "Hadley and I…" and Roddy just took it. He said Hadley this, and Hadley that, and just went on and on with it. It stuck, and Hadley is the most common name used in that House, other than Mewitt.

What will BIG BROTHER fans remember you for?
I hope BIG BROTHER fans will remember me for who I am, but I'm afraid they'll remember me for negative things, especially because of the fights that everyone had. There was always this alcohol issue. I am not some raving lush lunatic. The whole deal was, if you'd taken cheese away from me…! I'm just used to having what I want when I want it. So it turned into a bigger deal than it was. If there's a limit on something, I want as much as I can get. It scared me the whole time. I thought, "Oh, God, I'm painted as the House lush." It really upset me.

Do you plan to keep in touch with any of the other HouseGuests after the show?
I plan to keep in touch with several of the HouseGuests after the show. Marcellas, obviously, Jason, Danielle, Josh, Roddy, Gerry. If I do ever go to New York, I will call Chiara and we will hang out. I hope to stay in touch with everybody, really. At the beginning, I didn't think I'd say that, but I really mean it now.

Who do you want to win, and why?
I want Danielle to win. She deserves it; she's the strongest, greatest woman I've ever met. She's been through so much, and she's so noble, and she just wants to buy a house. I think that's the sweetest thing, and the best use for that money.

Who do you think will win, and why?
I think Danielle will win, I really do. She's very much loved in the House.

What advice would you give to future BIG BROTHER HouseGuests?
Realize when you audition for this show, that if you make it and you're one of the HouseGuests, there's nothing you can hide. It will all come out in the wash. No matter how hard you try, no matter how you walk in there and say, "I'm not gonna tell this, I'm not gonna tell that, I won't approach this subject, I won't join in these conversations, you will. There will come a time that you will break and it will all come out.

If you could have any kind of cheese in the world, what kind would it be?
Colby! Lots of it!

PARTING WORDS 2

If you could do BIG BROTHER over again, what would you do differently?
I think I would have left libations out of my stay in the BIG BROTHER House. It was magnified; it was escalated; it was turned into a whole huge ordeal when it really wasn't.

Would you have had a different strategy?
No. I can't even say that I had a strategy. That sounds so horrible, but really, when I went into the House, it was about the experience for me. I just wanted to enjoy it. I wanted to do something new and fun and exciting and something that not everyone gets a chance to do. I definitely accomplished that goal.

Since you've been out of the House, what is the most surprising thing you've heard?
My family and friends' reactions to certain HouseGuests. I was surprised about a lot of things. I watched some of the tapes last night, and I was even more surprised. The most shocking things that I've heard were things that came out of the HouseGuests' mouths about me. I guess that's part of it, and I know I said some pretty bad things, so I should have expected to have some pretty bad things said about me as well. But people smile in your face and stab you in the back at the same time.

Who would you like to see win, and why?
I would like to see Jason win. I am behind him 150 percent. I want Jason to win.

Who do you think will win?
I'm afraid that Danielle will win, but she won't win with the help of me. She's not getting my vote, after seeing some of her Diary Room sessions. She told me that that would happen with a lot of people, that they would see her Diary Room sessions and they wouldn't want to vote for her. I'm one of those people.

Which HouseGuests, if any, are you looking forward to talking with and seeing now that you're out of the House?
A couple of people. I want to talk to Josh. I never had a problem with Josh; he and I laughed a lot. I do want to talk to Marcellas: I think we have quite a bit to discuss. And I want to talk to Jason, and see Jason.

What are you going to do once BIG BROTHER 3 is over?
I'm just going to take a break for a month, at least, just kind of sit back and breathe. It has been a long, strange trip, and I think I need some time to relax and think about things and sort through it all and watch the tapes and clear my head, and then I'll just go from there. I'm just going to take it one day at a time and cross or burn bridges as I come to them.

What was your favorite moment in the BIG BROTHER House?
When I came back in; walking back in, being the first participant on any reality show ever to leave and then come back. That was such a huge moment for me.

What was your least favorite moment in the BIG BROTHER House?
The entire week that Roddy and I were on the block. That was a very emotional week for me because of the Veto and for all the reasons that have been so plainly shown during the show that week. That was just a very unpleasant week for me.

Chiara Berti

2009-06-03T19:12:00.000-07:00

FAVORITES

Three adjectives that best describe me:   Fun-loving, energetic, outgoing

Favorite film:   Say Anything

Favorite TV show:   Six Feet Under

Favorite actor:   John Cusack

Favorite actress:   Julia Roberts

Favorite band:   Limp Bizkit

Favorite hobbies:   Tennis, going out with friends, working out

Personal hero:   The policemen and firemen who gave their lives on 9/11

Q&A

Why did you want to be on BIG BROTHER?
The experience is something you could never pass up. Whether a positive or negative, I wanted to take the plunge. I just hope I walk away with the money.

What strengths do you bring to BIG BROTHER?
There is definitely a competitive edge to me, but more importantly, a mysterious side. I don't think a lot of people will be able to figure me out.

What weaknesses do you bring to BIG BROTHER?
I have a tough time cheating or lying my way through things. If the game gets nasty, I might not be up for the challenge. I play fair, which usually works in my favor.

What comfort item from home will you miss the most?
I will definitely miss my bed and my own pillow. These are two things that I just won't be able to forget as I am bunking up.

What type of news from the outside world will you miss the most?
Not knowing what's going on with my own friends is news enough for me. That news is more entertaining than anything else.

Do you tend to perform better in physical or mental competitions?
I guess it really depends on the competition. I would consider myself pretty athletic, although the sports I tend to participate in and watch have a lot of mental strength in them.

How do you plan to win BIG BROTHER?
I really want to play fair. I don't want to form nor join an alliance. I really want to make sure I don't pick favorites or quickly trust anyone. I don't think anyone in that house is my friend, so I will keep my head about me, play to win, but be honest.

What is your biggest fear as you begin BIG BROTHER?
The exposure is something I am definitely not used to. Although I am pretty open about stuff, I fear what might get out.

What is your motto?
Everything happens for a reason.

PARTING WORDS

2009-06-03T18:37:00.001-07:00

Favorite film:   Field of Dreams

Favorite TV show:   Mr. Show

Favorite actor:   Robert Duvall

Favorite actress:   Jody Foster

Favorite band:   Beatles

Favorite hobbies:   Fishing, hiking in Alaska, concerts, sports events, celebrating

Q&A

Why did you want to be on BIG BROTHER?
Should be an adventure, and BIG BROTHER isn't trashy like other shows.

What strengths do you bring to BIG BROTHER?
Observant, patient, strong-minded.

What weaknesses do you bring to BIG BROTHER?
Sometimes I'm too strong-minded, which gets me in trouble.

What comfort item from home will you miss the most?
Direct TV remote control to watch hockey.

What type of news from the outside world will you miss the most?
How my family is doing (of course); important terrorist and international news.

Do you tend to perform better in physical or mental competitions?
Mental. I'm levelheaded, which helps during stressful situations.

How do you plan to win BIG BROTHER?
1) I'm going to keep my word, even if it gets me in trouble; 2) Fly below the radar in the beginning and depend on people underestimating me; 3) People lie. As Guests lie and break their word to me, nail them to it; 4) Risking early exit to stay consistent should turn out to be the right investment in the end.

What is your biggest fear as you begin BIG BROTHER?
An early exit because I was playing it too cool. I'm very worried about that.

PARTING WORDS

What was the most difficult aspect of being on BIG BROTHER?
Without a doubt, the boredom. The amount of time we were just standing around, doing nothing, looking at each other was the hardest part. You felt like your brain was rotting.

Did you play the game as you hoped you would, strategy-wise?
Yes, I played the game exactly how I wanted to. I said from the beginning I was going to be straightforward with people, and I was. I wasn't rewarded, but if I had to do it again, I would do it the exact same way.

What personality trait is most important for winning this game?
I think it's more luck than personality. Had one or two things gone differently in the beginning, the game would have been completely different. In the beginning I thought I was doing incredibly well, but one or two things fell apart: Gerry using that Veto, Gerry exposing the alliance. If you notice, every person in that alliance, except for Lisa, is gone, and Gerry's the one who turned the light on that. He essentially turned the light on himself. So, confidence in what you're doing, to not get scared at the last minute and defect and get everybody kicked off the show, is important.

Knowing what you know now, would you have formed different alliances than you did on the show?
No, I wouldn't have formed different alliances. The original Hot Tub Alliance was so big because the show was so young, and we just wanted to make sure that we were going to be around for a couple of weeks. Had Gerry not used that Power of Veto, I think things would have turned out much differently. The people that you would have thought were doing well, that you had some confidence in, went out the door. That says a lot about the luck factor; I can't emphasize that enough.

Which HouseGuest was the greatest threat to you, and why?
Inside the House, Marcellas was my greatest threat, but from what I'm finding out now, I guess it was Danny. I had no idea. For her to have characterized me as a huge devil and manipulator, in a way, is almost flattering, because I did not feel that way about her.

When you were in the House, were you aware that Danielle and Jason had this tight alliance?
Yes, my guess is that it happened the night or the few days preceding the Eric and Lisa vote. It just happened that Danielle's fear and my personality, my confidence, worked against each other and Jay was in the middle. Jay naturally when to where he felt more comfortable.

What was your favorite moment in the BIG BROTHER House?
One night when Jason and Josh and I were in the hot tub, Josh got really upset and actually cried. He talked about not appreciating details when they're happening. It was a cathartic moment. It was really important, especially for Josh, for who he was at that time, playing the game so hard, being on camera, for him to break down and show so much emotion was one of the most touching moments I had in the House.

What was the most fun moment?
One night Jason, Josh and I ran around eating ice cream like children, acting like dopes. It was incredible fun. I can't imagine a scenario of being that giddy, ever again, for the rest of my life.

Who would you like to see win, and why?
I would like to see Lisa win, because I think she lucked about a bit, but she also played the game very well. She had me sold. She's just doing it; she's not making the fuss that Danielle is making; she's just doing it.

Who do you think will win?
I think Lisa's going to win. As of right now, there's a lot of noise about Amy and Marcellas being on the hit list before Jay [Jason] and Lisa. Danny doesn't realize that by being so aggressive, she puts herself out there as the next devil. I'm sure that 's what people in the House are going to feel.

What advice would you give to future BIG BROTHER HouseGuests?
You have to question yourself if you think you're going to go on there and be ethical. I think I took an approach that seemed like a great idea at the time, and I still think it's a pretty good idea, but you're not playing against the rest of the world. You're playing against the people in the House, and obviously those people are there with motivation. There's no court or arbiter saying that if you do something wrong, you're going to get into trouble for it, so ethics are meaningless in a situation like that. I tried to establish some to see if trustworthiness could keep me around, because I wanted it to be a commodity: I wanted people to want trustworthiness. I tried to establish that as hard as I could. But I didn't sell the commodity very well. I think I might have, but I think they were afraid that the market was going to crash.

What's next for you?
I've got a movie to make. It's a movie I wrote. It's got to get edited, I've got the cash for it, I've got to cast it and go film it in wintertime back on the east coast.

Tonya Paoni

2009-06-03T18:33:00.000-07:00

Three adjectives that best describe me:   Outgoing, loving, sexy

Favorite film:   Ghost

Favorite TV show:   Howard Stern, Friends, Fear Factor

Favorite actor:   Anthony Hopkins

Favorite actress:   Demi Moore

Favorite band:   Black Crowes

Favorite hobbies:   Spending time with my children, shopping (with my kids)!

Why did you want to be on BIG BROTHER?
To win, of course, but also ever since I was little girl I thought I would be on TV. I guess some dreams do come true!

What strengths do you bring to BIG BROTHER?
My wit, humor, sincerity, and on top of all that, I respect others!

What weaknesses do you bring to BIG BROTHER?
Mental challenges. I'm very articulate, but I don't study and learn as much as I used to. Five kids keep you busy enough.

What comfort item from home will you miss the most?
My children. When I put my arms around them and they tell me I'm the best, that always brightens my day.

What type of news from the outside world will you miss the most?
News in general. I like to know what's going on. Now that basketball season is over, I don't care about sports! Go Kings next year! Oh, and news on BIG BROTHER HouseGuests.

Do you tend to perform better in physical or mental competitions?
Probably physical, only because I'm great with my coordination and endurance, even though I never exercise! Maybe I should start.

How do you plan to win BIG BROTHER?
I'll probably lie low for a while, not be too strong a player, or too weak, use my sex appeal with the men, and get on the good side of the women. I'm also a wonderful cook.

What is your biggest fear as you begin BIG BROTHER?
Wondering what type of other people will be in the house with me, and how backstabbing they'll be.

What is your motto?
Life is a game; it's meant to be played.

PARTING WORDS:

What was the most difficult aspect of being on BIG BROTHER?
Definitely, being away from my children was the most difficult part. And living with 11 people that I've never met before.

Did you play the game as you hoped you would, strategy-wise?
I went in thinking that I'd lay low, and I pretty much did that. I listened a lot more than I usually do; usually, I'm a big talker. Yeah, I think I laid low up until my little outburst, and then I think maybe I got a little crazy there for a second!

What did you learn about yourself that surprised you?
I don't think I could live off anything for just one week straight. It's really hard, especially knowing that you can't have anything else; that makes it more difficult. I hate jelly, so I didn't eat any of that. It was strictly peanut butter, bread and coffee. That was really bad!

What personality trait is most important for winning this game?
You know, I probably would have said honesty. But the way people were talking, they really wanted to get Jason out at first, because they think Jason is a big threat. And obviously, Josh is doing a little bit better at this point, so maybe deception is more important.

Which HouseGuest was the greatest threat to you, and why?
I think probably Danielle. I only say that because she's a very strong person; she's very opinionated; she's a great role model. She gets in there and does everything, and people love her abs class. She was an all-around great person, so I would probably say her.

What will the other HouseGuests remember you for?
Probably my chi chis and my smile, I would say. I know the guys will!

What will BIG BROTHER fans remember you for?
Probably the same thing. And probably my little outburst! I was a little crazy, but that's who I am. I basically say how I feel.

Do you plan to keep in touch with any of the other HouseGuests after the show?
Absolutely! Definitely Chiara and Lisa; probably Josh and Roddy. I've got no hard feelings toward Josh.

Who do you want to win, and why?
I really want Chiara or Lisa to win, because they've turned out to be such great friends. And they're really great girls, and I think that they can do it.

Who do you think will win, and why?
Chiara or Lisa. I definitely think one of them. They can be manipulative if they want to. And even though there's Roddy and Eric, they're still in it too.

What advice would you give to future BIG BROTHER HouseGuests?
I would say be yourself, but you probably have to be a little bit more deceptive.

What are your final words to the BIG BROTHER audience?
I don't really have any. I'm gonna miss everybody in that House, and that's pretty much it.