Here is a sampling of the questions Amazing Race 10 hopefuls Hilary Avalon and Jerome McIlvain answered on The Amazing Race 10 Application Form.
AR: What is the biggest disappointment you have experienced from your teammate?
HA: When he was house sitting once for us, he did not make sure the door was shut and our indoor cat got out.
JM: Nothing major, actually – not to be sappy, but she’s a stellar friend! However, a small disappointment was that last year we were planning to apply for this show and she bowed out!
AR: How did you resolve it?
HA: Well, I think he felt sufficiently guilty about it, plus the cat was not lost.
JM: By applying for your show now!
AR: What famous person reminds you of yourself?
HA: Holly Near (singer)
JM: Johnny Depp (I wish!)
AR: What famous person reminds you of your teammate?
HA: Johnny Depp (he wishes!)
JM: Elisabeth Shue
AR: What type of activities do you like to do together?
HA & JM: Running, swimming, scuba, board games, wine tasting, gossiping.
AR: What is your biggest pet peeve about your partner?
HA: Sleeps too much.
JM: She’s always late. Always! If we make it on the Race, she will have to work on this.
AR: What is the worst experience you have had with your teammate?
HA: No worst experiences yet, so we have that to look forward to.
JM: Every single day I work for her! Seriously, kidding. Nothing comes to mind, boringly enough.
AR: How are you and your teammate most alike?
HA: Smart, talented, attractive…conceited.
JM: We have a similar outlook on life and people – fairly optimistic, but realistic. We’re not surprised when people are lame. Plus, we love to laugh.
AR: How are you and your teammate most different?
HA: I think he’s better at asserting himself and I tend to give too much to others and sacrifice my own needs/desires.
JM: I feel that she never gives up, while I’m a little more easily frustrated.
AR: What most scares you about traveling?
HA: Nothing
JM: Annoying Americans. Trying new foods, I’m kind of a picky eater.
AR: Describe your perfect day:
HA: Sleep in a little, have coffee (really good coffee), exercise in a fun outdoor way with a friend, go see some beautiful scenery, sit in the sun, read a really good book, get a massage (a really good massage), eat some great food, go see comedy, stay up late talking with friends.
JM: With a bunch of friends! Scuba in the morning, some “afternoon delight” and then a nap, body surfing and baking in the sun, champagne at sunset, play cards and drink til dawn.
AR: What is/was the most exciting moment of your life?
HA: Have had plenty. I’d say more than my share. Rappelling and rock climbing, scuba diving, first jet plane trip overseas, river rafting gnarly rapids.
JM: Jumping out of an airplane (with a parachute).
AR: Who among past racers would you most pattern your game after?
HA: The smartest, cutest ones who were winners.
JM: Kris and Jon because even though they were usually smart and competitive, they enjoyed it. I’m sure I would be a little crankier than them, though. I’m not so good on sleep deprivation.
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