“I really am not a bitch all the time.”
The Michelle Kin-Fraley Interview





Christopher: Hi y’all…I’m back with a piping hot interview… for your eyes only. My interviews are actually done live…not simply in a cut & paste question and answer format, so all of the answers are spontaneous!

Let’s welcome Michelle Kin-Fraley!

Michelle was the undisputed Queen of the Kamiya Tribe, all of whom were cast to be the “baddies” of Survivor: Okinawa. During her first days on Kamiya, Michelle was instrumental in forming one of the most important alliances in Okinawa – The Angels. She was a controversial and often shocking player, knee deep in the series’ most dramatic moments and confrontations. Michelle ended up making it to the Final Four, only to have her dreams sliced and diced in a tense tie vote.



Christopher: Welcome Michelle!


Michelle: Hi Trouble!


Christopher: You have NO idea how excited I am to sit down with you and talk about Okinawa, you naughty hottie, you! Diving right in – was your experience in Okinawa what you expected it to be?


Michelle: I didn't know what to expect becuase this was my very first online game. I was a virgin


Christopher: You? A virgin? With that mouth? **giggles**


Michelle: The only thing I knew for sure was there would be some hard core players and I assumed that only because I love competition and knew I'd play hard. In the end I can say Okinawa was the best experience of my life! What a way to lose your online virginity....in a Mario run game!.


Christopher: Did it ever feel overwhelming for you?


Michelle: I felt overwhelmed from the start. I was scared, nervous, petrified and my stomach felt like it was going to explode. At times my head was spinning so fast all I could do was react.


Christopher: The reason I ask...some people have criticized you for having run through a spectrum of emotions during the game...


Michelle: Yes...I have received a lot of criticism from people and you know what!? Some of it was rightly deserved but some of it wasn't. I was me...those emotions were me.


Christopher: But...knowing you...I just feel like you played honestly. If Michelle was pissed…then Michelle was fucking PISSED!


Michelle: You’re right, When I was pissed everyone knew it.


Christopher: You were being true to your feelings in extreme circumtances?


Michelle: I couldn’t hide my emotions well because I dived in whole heartedly. I never held back on what I was feeling when doing confessionals because I wanted to be true to me. I am a very emotional person and those emotions ring through and sometimes that is good sometimes that was bad. I think Matt was right though when he said I should have taken Midol as a luxury item. **laughs**


Christopher: **laughs** You played with 100% of your being - no doubt. It's been interesting for me to watch your evolution through the fans' eyes


Michelle: Interesting for me too!


Christopher: First...they seemed behind the Angels...and then for a loooong time in the game, you seemed to be public enemy number one. Even I didn't take nearly as many hits. And, finally - near endgame, I saw all of these posts picking you as the winner and describing you as the best player…


Michelle: That just blew me away when I was called the best player because there were some great players in this game...better than me. I went from being someone people liked, to someone people hated, to someone people tolerated, to someone people liked again.


Christopher: You are the first person I have been able to chat with who...was sometimes really taken to task by our readers - was that hard? In such a public forum?


Michelle: Yes it was very hard. To see yourself be torn up and despised is never a good feeling, BUT....I will admit, I did rightly deserve some criticism.


Christopher: As did we all. I know your husband had a hard time with it too, right?


Michelle: Scott stopped reading the stories becuase he couldn't take seeing his wife be criticized.


Christopher: He's a good man.


Michelle: He is...I love him with all my heart. He is my handsome hero man!


Christopher: Getting back to the specifics of the game... Tell us about a few of the more unexpected events that occurred. What happened in this game that you just did NOT see coming?


Michelle: Wow....just a few? There were a lot!


Christopher: Lay 'em out sister!


Michelle: I didn't expect people to take things so personally.


Christopher: Ooooh - me either. I think we both had that in common.


Michelle: I just figured this was a game and people would expect certain behavior in a game where it was allowed. I forgot the human equation and I hurt some people very badly.


Christopher: I am right there with you...the computer aspect made it all seem much less personal to me for so long.


Michelle: I have felt terrible about Dani, Beth, Matt, David...I'm not a mean person. I just got carried away and I was terribly wrong. To see some of my behavior in print was at times embarrassing. But I have learned from what happened and I will never do or act that way again.


Christopher: I can relate to how you feel, and I can attest - you are a wonderful person with a huge network of friends and family who all love you, and know you to be a kind, intelligent, funny, sensitive woman.


Michelle: Awe...thank you sugar!


Christopher: You know I love you. Did anything else happen that you didn't expect?


Michelle: Becoming so close to you, and Joni.


Christopher: **hug** Agreed.


Michelle: That was unexpected to walk away with two people I consider friends. I love you both!


Christopher: Did anything play out exactly as you predicted?


Michelle: Hmmm.....I'm not sure. There were many things I hoped would happen and did but they still surprised me. Such as the Dani vote...I was shocked when we pulled that off. I thought we were dead meat...and then when the votes were read and you were still here....I was ecstatic!


Christopher: That vote was insane. I mean – look up insane in the dictionary, and you will see “Kamiya – Dani vote”.
I mean...we fought so hard - but I agree...there was a part of me that NEVER thought it would work. I half expected a tie vote – Murtz, Mike, Ryan & Dani vs The Angels. But we never gave up.


Michelle: I remember us saying "OMG we actually did it." But I tried not to predict too much because I knew I'd get my ass handed back to me. So, I tried to roll with the punches...and throw a couple jabs myself at the same time.


Christopher: You definitely got some punches in . That was one moment in which our early alliance of you, me, Joni & Isabella really proved why 3 of the Final 5 ended up to be Angels.


Michelle: You are right! That first vote was baptism by fire!!! And after that I was gun ho! Hogan will just say "HO”! **laughs** …but I was at times a ho...I will admit that.


Christopher: **laughing** I think that first Dani vote shaped a lot of what came for me in the game...Up ‘til that point - I might have been a little bitchy, but that vote pushed me over the edge for awhile.


Michelle: It did...and it did for me too. That vote and what happened helped me put on the gloves and go for it head on.


Christopher: Yeah - I know we both had similar highs & lows. I was thankful to switch with Joni - she kept me sorta sane. You got stuck with Emma...not exactly the biggest talker...


Michelle: That switch crushed me. When I signed on and saw that you and Joni were gone...I cried. I literally cried.


Christopher: Let's talk about it. Kamiya KNEW something was up. Kamiya always knew, though. **laughs**


Michelle: Yes we did! And we planned and planned and planned… Everyone on Kamiya's minds were consistently running through scenario after scenario trying to figure out the best angle to beat the punch.


Christopher: Do you remember reading that email? First Henry took Joni.


Michelle: I was scared for Joni...and then when I saw you gone tooo...my world crashed. Isabella and I talked pre-switch....but we weren't close. I remember being terrified for you all.


Christopher: I don't know if you remember, but the Angels had a final night together, cause we just KNEW something was up & we wouldn’t likely be staying together…and we all hugged and got sad and to stay true…


Michelle: And we were true!!


Christopher: And made our plan to make angels references, to flip people off - remember that!


Michelle: **laughing**...We flipped a lot of people off! Birds were flying freely in Okinawa!


Christopher: Poor little Joni was going to flip you & Emma off to let you know we were still with you guys! **laughs**


Michelle: OH MY GOD....YES! I remember that! I never realized how much I cussed until I read the story. DAMN IT! **laughs**


Christopher: Oh yes - if Mario hadn't censored the castaways, every other word...would have been not fit for print!
Since we are talking about the switch…how did you feel about the good vs. evil aspect of the original teams?


Michelle: Oh man! Huge question for me!! are you ready? I know my answer will step on some peoples toes but I loved the good vs evil. But I didn't realize in the game that it was planned that way. I knew Kamiya was hardcore...it didn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out.


Christopher: Oh yeah!


Michelle: And I'm not saying that Sato didn't have hard core players but...Kamiya had a kill or be killed attitude. I think we had the attitude of "I'll knock you out before you can knock me out." What did bother me about the good vs evil is this....After the game I felt some members of Sato felt they were morally superior to any Kamiyan because they were labeled "good". I'm not sure if anyone can walk away from this game and not admit they lied, or schemed or backstabbed....we all did it...some more than others. ANd just because I did it A LOT...doesn't mean I don’t have morals.


Christopher: Some of us truly had a game face that was VERY separate from who we are in our daily lives.


Michelle: It just rubbed me the wrong way...because in the game we were allowed to do those things but I don't do those things in real life. And I didn't like being labeled as an evil person in real life which is what I felt like was happening.


Christopher: I completely understand.


Michelle: I'm as proud to be a Kamiyian as some Sato's were to be Satos.


Christopher: Wonderful answer.


Michelle: Thank you sugar.


Christopher: Did anyone on your tribe not deserve their good or evil moniker?


Michelle: Yes. Joni and Dani didn't deserve to be labeled evil. The rest of us...we were little devils...some just had pointier tails and larger pitch forks than others. Dani got a raw deal being stuck on Kamiya. Joni...she did a great job to survive what she did and get as far as she did. OH..and I do have to address this -- In Mario's commentary he said he felt protective of Joni and was weary of yours and mine relationship with her…


Christopher: Oh I am so glad you are addressing this...


Michelle: I was very protective of Joni too...as I know you were. I liked Joni from the minute I met her. And I wanted to watch out for her because she was the youngest on our team and I didn't want anyone to pick on her because of it. I felt protective of her from the get go...and she is the best!


Christopher: I honestly thought of Joni like a sister...yesterday she showed me her prom dress. I have just such a great depth of feeling for her.


Michelle: Me too! It's beautiful! I felt like she was my little sister too...but also being 32, I felt protective like a mother would be even though I'm not a mom.


Christopher: Yes - you are an OLD LADY!


Michelle: HEY! **laughs**


Christopher: So, Michelle, Queen of Kamiya...


Michelle: **laughing**...yes...?


Christopher: Who would you have picked from Sato had you been an Outcast?


Michelle: Amy, because I always felt we'd work well together....or I knew we'd be circling each other like hawks trying to take each other down. I respect her game...and would have taken her simply out of respect...and I had never met her...but I knew she was a player. Matt, because there was something about him that I knew would hurt Sato if he was snatched away. He held that tribe together...him and Amy. Finally David because he was a hardcore player and needed to be on Kamiya were we could keep an eye on him...I felt those 3 were the best of Sato and take those 3 and the rest would fall.


Christopher: And keep an eye on David you did!


Michelle: David...McD! He's a good guy. That is not taking anything away from Beth, Lance, Hogan and Henry...it's just those 3 you could tell stood above the rest.


Christopher: If you could pick a tribe of 8, who would have been on it?


Michelle: This one is easy...You, Ryan, Matt, Mike, David, Amy, Murtz and myself. We would have rocked!!!


Christopher: Wow - the "adult" tribe. Very strong - jesus


Michelle: We all were strong players in one aspect or another......and I think we would have worked well together.


Christopher: I think you are right. And Kamiya worked like a well oiled machine for a bit in the beginning. We even overcame Danigate and were right back on track to do the same until the blasted switch. Reading the episodes, who was your best ally? Who did you think it was at the time?


Michelle: I knew you were my best ally. No questions. You and I ...we had a special connection from the word go.


Christopher: We did. I remember our first walk to the water well.


Michelle: I also had 2 more great allies. Joni...she was everything you'd want in an ally and more. And this next one will surprise you...Isabella. She wanted to take me to F2...how can you not call that a good ally...even if she wanted to do it for her own personal reasons. I was just too stubborn to let her.


Christopher: Even if she was the fallen Angel - she was an Angel.


Michelle: Yes...even though she fell...UGH!!!


Christopher: I definitely want to talk more about your move at your final TC...but first: Reading the episodes, who was your biggest nemesis? Who did you think it was at the time?


Michelle: Two people were my biggest nemesis. Ryan...because he always knew the right buttons to push with me to get me to over react. **laughs**


Christopher: **smiles** Dirty rat!


Michelle: And myself...I was my own worst nemesis because I didn't control my emotions when I should have.


Christopher: What was your favorite challenge?


Michelle: The obstacle course the challenge after Ryan was voted out! I love that challenge because of how Mario wrote I taunted Isabella. He was right on. When I played basketball, I was a huge trash talker...and I would have taunted her all the way to the finish line. Mario nailed me in that episode!


Christopher: Which challenge did you loathe?


Michelle: The code breaker challenge. I hated that challenge for 2 reasons. I hate breaking codes and that challenge took place on my 2nd wedding anniversary and it threw my anniversary plans to hell. I don't want to harp on Dani because she's taken enough crap already but we couldn’t rely on her to be there for that challenge...and we needed everyone who was in the challenge to participate. I hated having to do that one.


Christopher: I remember that...we'd had some troubles with her not showing up - so you missed your anniversary.


Michelle: And you were the only one who knew. OH...speaking of which - we need to set the records straight!


Christopher: Go for it!


Michelle: You talked me into lying about not being married.....which now looking back we can laugh about. I didn't need to lie...I had 2 gay guys on my tribe, a guy who was in love with his girl (Ryan) and Muntz... I laugh at it now...but that lie caused me a lot of grief later in the game.


Christopher: It did. We had no idea though! We didn't know Mike was gay...and we thought we were dealing with 3 chauvinist pigs. So on Day ONE, We were talking about your hubby - and I was like...maybe you should keep that under wraps. Flirtation could help you down the line with these buffoons.


Michelle: Yes we did! and we were dead wrong. Plus, I can't flirt for the life of me. Scott thought it was funny. I think it's funny too!


Christopher: I had no idea that you were lacking that gene...we had so many other things in common. I am so disappointed in you!


Michelle: **laughs**...kiss me sugar!


Christopher: *smooch* So... Here is where it gets...a little intense.


Michelle: Ok.... go for it.


Christopher: You were probably the most controversial castaway in the game.


Michelle: Agreed.


Christopher: Mostly due to the fact that you played a role in a number of events that people were shocked, horrified, titillated or excited about. We need to go down the list and talk about some of them...


Michelle: Sure thing.


Christopher: First - talk to me about the Angels...


Michelle: The Angels were a great alliance...even if we didn't know Isabella wasn't as with us as we thought. We had control of that tribe and no one knew it but you and me. Not to be cocky but you and I were in the know.


Christopher: Why do you think people had issues with the Angels post game?


Michelle: I really don't know...and I still don't understand. In fact it wasn't until recently within the past week, that I knew people hated the angels.


Christopher: **grins** So you were out of the know this time…


Michelle: I was...but after the game, things got intense....so I purposely separated myself from everyone but a select few.


Christopher: As did I. Altho you were smart enough to do it pretty early. Took me a few more rounds of scratches before I got with the program… And, to be honest - I didn't realize they hated us as a whole either. Including Joni - which was the biggest shock to me of all.


Michelle: I wanted to take myself away from post game dramatics....so I got a new screen name and let people cool down....or at least I thought they cooled down. I don’t think it has so much to do with the "Angels" as it has to do with people just not liking me and how I played the game...or you for that matter. When they say they don't like the angels... I think they mean me and you... and somewhat Joni. Joni's taken a lot of crap she shouldn' have to take.


Christopher: Agreed. She played...and people got pissed about it.


Michelle: She was loyal to us...and stood by us...but you have to draw the line of loyalty somewhere....and I think people were just upset she chose us over them.


Christopher: Okay...so after the angels took over kamiya...there was the infamous switch, and...all of a sudden –


Michelle: ugh...


Christopher: - Kamiya just started toying with the Satos...particularly David McDaniel. Tell me about that from your perspective.


Michelle: Boy...I'm still not sure what all happened and I was a big part of it. I was left with Mike, Ryan and Isabella. I thought I could trust Isabella but I wasn't sure about Mike and Ryan...but I knew we'd all stick together for as long as we could because who'd be crazy to give up the number advantage.


Christopher: But you guys kinda put them thru the wringer though…why not just vote them out and be done with it?


Michelle: I don't know why we toyed with them like we did...we were cruel and mean and we didn't need to be. We had the numbers but I went along with the plan because I didn't want Ryan, Mike or Isabella to doubt my loyalty. I could have said "Stop" but I didn't...and I take full responsibility for my part in making their lives a living hell. It didn't need to be done...but I got caught up in the game.


Christopher: Next...Kamiya didn't throw IC 5...resulting in losing Murtz - one of the most loyal Kamiyans...Why did you guys break the agreement with Joni, Murtz & myself? We were sitting ducks...counting on you.


Michelle: OK....IC#5. We wanted to throw that challenge but Mario said we could get hurt if we went too low. Who wants to get hurt and be taken out that way? No one. I gave Mario two stats...one if I faced a girl and one if I faced a guy. Who could have predicted Mike would go up against Joni? Plus, in the end we just had more energy and were healthier than Sato...there was no way we could throw that challenge. Mario made it impossible.


Christopher: **laughs a lot** Ummm…that was IC 3…


Michelle: Oh shit. What was IC#5?


Christopher: I was curious about the statue challenge. **laughing hard** That was the one where Murtz went - we worked our butts off to win...but you guys worked harder, and sent another Kamiyan out.


Michelle: Again, we had more strength and were healthier. Plus, we were thinking ahead.


Christopher: At the expense of Murtz...and it could have been Joni or myself.


Michelle: Very true. But you guys did yourselves in, too. Hogan rowing! That would be like us putting Isabella as a rower.


Christopher: **grins** Hogan told us he had the same in swimming as he did in strength. Sometimes I don't know whether he didn't actually know his stats...or if he had some obtuse strategy I was unaware of…


That leads us to...


Michelle: Uh oh.


Christopher: Right . Your visit to Sato.


Michelle: My visit to Sato was the happiest moment for me in the game.


Christopher: For me as well.


Michelle: I worked hard at lobbying that I should be the one to go. I didn't want Ryan or Mike to go because I didn't trust them and if Murtz was still there I didn’t want them talking to each other. No way was Matt or Beth going to go...NO!! Give them access to their tribemates! No.


Christopher: Right - very smart.


Michelle: SO I worked it hard to be the one to go...and I'm glad I went. Now, about the shelter - I did not know I could chose to not hit the shelter. I was planning on doing minimal damage...I even told Mario minimal damage. But then Lance said to Mario....she doesn't have to hit it does she? And Mario said I could do whatever I wanted....and that is when I chose not to hit it.


Christopher: Smart move on Lance's part.


Michelle: It wasn't preplanned. But it was a good move...why make enemies before I had too?


Christopher: Agreed. And then...we've both seen Mario's episode notes…


Michelle: CHRIS!!!


Christopher: **shrugs** You knew it will come up - I can't NOT say it...people will say I am shielding both of us!
There was some communication between the two of us...


Michelle: I know.


Christopher: What happened for you?


Michelle: Man...I hate this part.


Christopher: I know. You were worried that mike & ryan were going to screw you, right?


Michelle: I didn't fully trust Ryan and Mike...I thought they were out to get me. I really did. I was paranoid and heard things that they were out to get me and I believe what I heard.


Christopher: Right...you had a shaky history with them.


Michelle: What happened was stupid, dumb and you paid the ultimate price. I was played and fell for it and you ended up being voted out.


Christopher: Partially my responsibility, though.


Michelle: I take full responsibility for what happened to you.


Christopher: I never blamed you - I made my own choice with the limited information given to me. I cared about you. And had to act...so you really shouldn't blame yourself.


Michelle: I still blame me. And what happened to you, changed me in the game as we later see.


Christopher: And all truth told, in real life, I know that we would have found a way to do that - whether at that relay challenge, or when you visited. So the same thing would have happened on an island – you would have been able to give me information.


Michelle: Agreed.


Christopher: So then I leave the game...and we see a WHOLE NEW MICHELLE.


Michelle: And I go off my rocker.


Christopher: We thought we saw badass before...but you busted out girl.


Michelle: Hell, I 'll admit, I was the baddest bad ass to play the game.


Christopher: That you were, Miss Sexy. Which leads us to Beth's demise. Tell me about Episode 7…


Michelle: I found out you were voted out by Mario. He IM'd me and told me to look at the member board and when I saw voted out by your name, I was pissed....and I told Mario they would pay for doing that. Now, I need to really clarify something. Up until you were voted off and until I learned Matt and Beth wanted to win the challenge in order for Joni to be voted off, I was serious in my agreement to align with them. I was going to turn on Mike and Ryan.


Christopher: Wow. That's pretty big news.


Michelle: But once you were voted off and once they made it clear they wanted to win so Joni could be voted off, I said “No”...and took steps necessary to keep Joni in the game. But I did not lie to them or toy with them in making the alliance. I was serious about that...then things changed starting with you. As to what happened to Beth...It was totally uncalled for and I played a huge part in what happened to her being voted out the way she was. I let my emotions get the better of me. Honestly at the time, I didn't think I was doing anything wrong. There is nothing in the rules that say you can’t throw a challenge...it's just the way we did it, without warning her...that was inexcusable on my part. I forgot the human equation and chalked it up to "Just being part of the game." Well, I was wrong and Beth deserved better than I gave her. She is a sweet person and I am truly sorry.


Christopher: Okay...thanks for going into all of that - I know it isn't easy. Things continued fairly reasonably for awhile. Granted - Isabella shocked everyone and turned Ryan out!


Michelle: Oh my god...yes! Now..what is funny about that is this... Mike and I had the same idea...one of us take the credit for Isabella's vote. I was driving home from work trying to figure out what to do...and the idea came to me. I got home and signed on and Mike had the same idea...and it was best that he tried to take credit for the vote, because they'd believe him over me. Plus...I figured out during the TC questions that it was Isabella who turned. I even sent in an early confessional to Mario outlining what I thought happened. So, when the end of that episode, Mario wrote "you’re dead" he was dead on! I knew...and I was ready to kill.


Christopher: Then the Kamiyans seemed to regain momentum. Joni returned to the fold, and you, she, Mike & Joni seemed solid.


Michelle: Yes. That incident bonded Mike Joni and I. Plus after the tie vote where Beth was voted out...I knew I could trust Mike from then on.


Christopher: So, for the love of god...why on EARTH was Joni blindsided? She saved Kamiya at the merge. And saved you at the Hogan vote!


Michelle: The Joni vote was a mess, and it tore me up. I cried for hours after that happened. Here's what happened leading up to it. Joni, Isabella and I were on line talking about voting Amy out. Joni signs off and Isabella starts on her we need to vote Joni out now! Isabella and I IM'd for hours back and forth arguing. I was furious at her for suggesting it, I almost signed off because I was so mad. Then Mike comes on, and Isabella starts talking about voting Joni off. Then Amy comes on...and Mike and Amy are IMIng back and forth. Then Joni comes on and tells Amy she is voting for her and then Joni leaves. Amy IM's me and tells me what Joni did and says so I guess you are voting me off too. I'm in a chat room with Isabella and Mike, Iming Amy, Iming Mike all at the same time. I'm going nuts...then Amy tells mike Joni and I are a final 2 pair and that scares him. So Isabella is pushing me to vote Joni off to prove to Mike that Joni and I aren't together. What it all boils down to is this...there was no way to save Joni. I tried my hardest to save her....I did all I could but Isabella got Mike and Amy on board and Joni was finished. As to why didn't I tell Joni...


Christopher: This is a big one - the big question…


Michelle: I have no excuse for not telling her. By the time silence period came I was mentally worn out. I wasn't thinking straight and I have no excuse. I should have warned her. I should have stood by her and voted with her but I didn't. I was a coward and I hurt someone I care very deeply for. I still hate myself for what I did to her.


Christopher: Thanks for talking about that. And your final controversial moment...was huge. You took a knife in the chest!


Michelle: Oh boy was it!


Christopher: What prompted you to tie the vote. and potentially leave - all for Mike? In a vote in which you weren't even at risk!


Michelle: **huge grin** That's easy....I was pissed off. I was tired of Isabella pushing me around. She had control and I had enough of her calling the shots. She took out Joni, I wasn't going to let her take out Mike. She pissed me off for putting me in a spot where I couldn't save Joni. Plus, I wasn't going to turn on Mike like I did Joni. No way!! Not twice in a row. There comes a time where you have to take a stand for what you believe and I had to take a stand.


Christopher: I was very proud of you.


Michelle: I have no regrets about what I did. I do not regret being taken out by a random draw...the knife. I was at total peace with how I left the game and I still am at peace with it. What is funny is this - I sent in my vote for Amy...and then I sent in my second vote for Amy immediately because I knew once you cast your vote you can't take it back. I forced a tie the day before I was actually out of the game. I think Mario about had a heart attack when I sent in the confessional saying what I was planning on doing.


Christopher: **laughs** Well - I think you consistently gave Mario heart attacks, but this was surely massive. Story gold!


Michelle: I'm a stubborn person and dug in my heals...and wasn't going to budge. It cost me the game but I'm fine with that. I'm at peace with myself because...


Christopher: You made it pretty damn far.


Michelle: I didn't stand up for Dani, I didn't stand up for David, I didn't stand up for Beth, I tried to for Joni...there were many occasions where I just let things happen and didn't say "NO...enough’s enough." I finally grew a pair of balls and said "NO". And I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I'd take the tie vote and dagger again no questions asked. I lost a lot of honor in Okinawa...but how I went out. I hopefully regained some.


Christopher: Watching the episodes, has anybody surprised you in a positive way with their strategy and/or confessionals?


Michelle: Yeah. Two people - Matt and Ryan. Matt because he was so on target with things...a smarter player than I gave him credit for. He's very astute. And Ryan because his confessionals, well - some of them were over my head and I'm still not sure what all he said. **laughs**


Christopher: Ha! Watching the episodes, has anybody surprised you in a negative way with their strategy and/or confessionals?


Michelle: Yes. Myself.


Christopher: Ah - why?


Michelle: I surprised myself in how mean I could be with some of my confessionals. But again, I said exactly how I was feeling at the time. I didn't hold back...but man I can be a bitch sometimes.


Christopher: I can relate there.


Michelle: **smiles**...um, yeah you can sugar!


Christopher: Sooo.... Did you find yourself having a crush on another castaway?


Michelle: Well, I was upset that Isabella didn't try and kiss me. **busts up laughing** No, seriously, I didn't have a crush on anyone. There is only one man in my life...and that is Scott - all others pale in comparison to him.


Christopher: Awwwww. Ok – I am going to give you some adjectives, and I want you to respond with a castaways name. Smartest?


Michelle: Amy.


Christopher: Funniest?


Michelle: You.


Christopher: Annoying?


Michelle: Henry...even though I never met him until after the game.


Christopher: **stifles a laugh** Trustworthy?


Michelle: You and Joni.


Christopher: Kindest?


Michelle: Beth


Christopher: Toughest?


Michelle: I have to say myself.


Christopher: And I think EVERYBODY would agree. Wildest?


Michelle: You and Matt.


Christopher: Out of Touch with Reality?


Michelle: Henry


Christopher: Final 6 questions! And this one is huge... Would you like to set the record straight about anything?


Michelle: Yes.


Christopher: You have the floor...


Michelle: I really am not a bitch all the time. I'm just very emotional and when pushed I will push back. Have apologized to those I have hurt in the game and I would like the readers to know how truly sorry I am for some of the things I did. I regret some actions but I have learned from my mistakes. I just happened to learn the hard way and hurt people along the way.


Christopher: What was your favorite moment in Okinawa?


Michelle: Seeing you and Joni on my Sato visit. That meant the world to me....and getting Joni's note! Talk about being a smart player!! Joni ROCKS!


Christopher: Worst moment in Okinawa?


Michelle: Two....what happened to Beth and what happened to Joni.


Christopher: Biggest regret?


Michelle: Again, Beth and Joni.


Christopher: What, if anything, did you learn about yourself?


Michelle: That I'm the biggest bitch among bitches. I learned that I need to chill out and not lash out. That I need to hold my tongue and think before I react. That I'm 32 years old and still have lots to learn. That people have emotions. That I need to take responsibility for my short comings and learn from them.


Christopher: Very big of you to say, Michelle.


Michelle: It's true....and I learned the hard way.


Christopher: And, finally, would you do it again?


Michelle: I'd do it all over again without hesitation...my husband on the other hand would want me to think twice about it. The game really cut into my sex life. **laughs**


Christopher: **laughing*** Well Michelle - that's it...


Michelle: Awe Sugar...thanks so much!


Christopher: Thank you so much for doing the interview.


Michelle: For you - anything!


Christopher: And thank you so much for being my partner in Okinawa.


Michelle: It was my pleasure and honor to be your partner! Naughty Hotties!


Christopher: Naughty Hotties forever!


Michelle: AMEN SUGAR!


Christopher: You have a huge place in my heart - if you or Scott ever need anything...Sugar is here.


Michelle: And you know the same goes for you too! I hope I gave you a good one.


Christopher: Babydoll – you alwaaaaaays give good ones. **winks**


And that wraps my interview with the dynamic and gorgeous Michelle Kin-Fraley. Thanks so much for reading. Okinawa is about to wrap up – the finale will not disappoint. Stay tuned! It only gets better!



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