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Essence
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01-12-2002
| Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 9:51 am
"Alison: We figured reality TV tried to rip us apart; the least they could do is throw us together again." Alison & Donny are from Pennsylvania and have been dating on and off for three years. The two of them met as students at an athletic convention at the University of Pittsburgh, and then ran into each other at a bar a few weeks later. As Alison puts it, "He's been hooked ever since." Alison was runner-up on the CBS summer reality series, BIG BROTHER 4, where her relationship with Donny was often discussed, although he was not in the house with her. Alison says that although she and Donny have hurt each other in the past, she loves him with all her heart and wouldn't ever want to hurt him again. She describes him as much calmer than herself, and she loves to be the center of attention, while he likes to just watch from the sidelines. Donny is the first person in his family to graduate from college. He describes himself and Alison as "both good looking, outgoing and extremely competitive." He says his most exciting moment in his life was scoring a touchdown in front of 30,000 people. Alison & Donny describe themselves as "the greatest example of new age young adults. We give 110% to everything we do and don't accept not getting our way." They are excited about competing in THE AMAZING RACE 5, as Alison says, "to see if we should really try to work out our differences from BIG BROTHER. The $1 million is secondary."
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Essence
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01-12-2002
| Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 9:53 am
When and where did you meet? Alison: Donny and I were both at a University of Pittsburgh Athletic Convention. When he was introduced, I thought he was absolutely gorgeous, so I remembered his name. About two weeks later, I sought him out and introduced myself. We hit it off immediately, but he was a little too persistent, so I didn't talk to him for a year. The following year, I was walking my dog in my new neighborhood at school, and Donny was sitting on the front stoop of his house, which was two doors down from mine. We exchanged phone numbers, and have basically been together ever since. If you could describe your relationship in one phrase or sentence, what would it be? Alison: Only the strongest survive. Donny and I didn't have the best relationship ever, but now we are better, stronger and more in love than ever. Have you ever traveled together before? If so, what were the best and worst aspects of traveling together? Alison: We went to Canada and to Mississippi to see his relatives. Why did you decide to team up for THE AMAZING RACE? Alison: Donny's the strongest, quickest guy I know, and I wouldn't want to be away from him again on another reality show. We figured reality TV tried to rip us apart; the least they could do is throw us together. As you begin the Race, how do you think this experience will affect your relationship? Alison: We decided that we are going in as a couple, and we are leaving as a couple. We also try to tell ourselves that we need to push each other and take all the mushy, lovey-dovey stuff out and just COMPETE together. What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team? Alison: I'm soooo impatient, but I'm quick, and I'm usually on top of the game. What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team? Alison: Donny is the strongest person I know. If he can put up with me, he can put up with the world. He does tend to jump the gun and not think things through. And sometimes he's a little lazy, but I love him for it!
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