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Sam222

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 04:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is from an interview on EW.com I saw today,

As Danielle Reyes might say, the devil got his due. After a 3-0 vote, Roddy Mancuso became the seventh houseguest to leave CBS' ''Big Brother'' house. The day after his eviction, EW.com sat down with the 30-year-old budding screenwriter in Studio City, Calif., to talk about his ouster, his relationship with Chiara, and the unfortunate Lucifer moniker.

Why do you think the producers originally selected you? I think I came across as a bit arrogant. I didn't know anything about the show, so when I started asking questions about it, I said my being on the show would be like Crocodile Dundee being on ''Survivor.''

What was your strategy? I know that being good or attempting to be good is the best I can do. I can do that better than lie, so why not go in with your A game? I did and I got voted out. What's funny is I got voted out for the thing I was not doing. There's definitely going to be a bit of ''Oh, my God, I can't believe the kid was so nice'' when somebody was calling me the devil.

How'd you react when you learned that Danielle was calling you the devil in the diary room? One person who I stuck up for an unbelievable amount was Danielle, and for her to go back there and call me the devil, it was just hurtful. I understand why she did it, but I can't explain how awful I felt about that. No matter what happens, one day she's gonna have to say, ''I called a really good man the devil for no reason.'' Did I do something that I deserved to be called the devil? Did I lie about something? Did I act like a jerk? Not one bit. ''Kindness'' and ''compassion'' aren't accurate words to describe Lucifer.

What happened with you and Chiara? I wasn't hooking up with her. There never was even a tongue kiss. I kissed her on the side of her cheek one time and that was it. It was the worst extrapolation in the history of TV: showing me kissing Chiara. It was so not indicative of reality. To spend 24 hours with somebody locked up, and they're walking around in a bikini nonstop for weeks and weeks. To kiss them on the cheek a couple times and to be portrayed as the two of you hooking up is flat-out untrue. I don't know her, and she doesn't know me. I know that makes good TV, but it was a relationship labeled externally by our time spent together.

Why'd you tell Chiara to lie about being Italian to your parents and instead say she's from Denmark? I made more than one joke at the house. It's also called dark humor. Why the f--- would I care where she was from?

Danielle claims you lied about your deal with her. When I was head of household, I didn't know Dani very well and I was going to put her on the block. We made a deal: If I keep you off the block, you owe me one when you become HOH. She said, ''Fine, my word is gold.'' For her to say in the diary room that she never made that [promise], well, she can't erase that.


What did you think about the peanut butter bathing suits? I think it's easy to forget the cameras are on. It was a pleasure to see, but I didn't want the sex thing to influence me at all.

What hurt you in the house? Being in the relationship hurt me. It was the same with Eric. I think anytime you get seen in any type of alliance, that instantly draws attention to you.

Do you think you were mean to Amy when she didn't use the power of veto on you? I couldn't have been nicer. I told her to her face I forgave her.

That wasn't manipulative? Bulls---. I'm not in this game anymore. I have no reason to lie. I forgave Amy. I know maybe we live in a world where that's not possible. I don't f---ing care what I'm supposed to feel. For everybody to keep questioning that -- like they can see through me -- is crap. I cared about those people. I stuck up for them when I could have blasted them. I was a good person.

You choked up when Chiara left. Chiara left me something she had since her childhood, her security blanket from when she was 4 or 5 years old that she always slept with. It was one of the kindest gestures. If that's not worth getting choked up about, then this world sucks.

Why did everyone continue to give Amy drinks? She'd pressure you into it. You're on national TV and you don't want to embarrass someone. She'd put you in a corner, and if you say no, you look like the selfish one.

Who do you think Jason will put up? Marcellas and Amy.

Who do you not want to see win? You really don't want to write a check for a half million bucks to someone calling you the devil in front of the planet. I think Lisa has played the game extraordinarily well and she should win this game.

Wendo

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow, he sounds rather angry and bitter. Not surprised.

Seamonkey

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He also still sounds like he believes his own hype.

I feel bad for Chiara.

Muse

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Someone should inform Roddy that yes, he lied.

Moondance

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Me too, MsMonkey

Zachsmom

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Another NON Vote for Dani YEAH!!!!!! Go Roddy!!!!

I still think he's a great guy!!

Uhoh

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
most noticeable to me was how he distanced from wanting either lisa or jason to win.

methinks he was stunned by the depth of jason and dani's alliance ...

Kits

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought that he thought the world of Jason! No mention wishing that Jay would win.
He kissed Chiara many times on the lips, but really tight lipped kisses.

Maryk

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is a first interview. He hasn't seen all the tapes yet or talked to anyone probably besides his family and some of the producers. We'll know more later.
I've not changed my opinion like you Zachsmom!

Loppes

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 07:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy told it like it was. It told the truth in this interview. I'm glad to see he knows already that Danielle is a <mod>
Great interview.
Lon

Wendo

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 07:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, Kits, I noticed the non mention of Jason as well, about who he wants to win. I do not think if Ja were to make the final two he'd give him his vote.

Costacat

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 07:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Roddy sounds angry and bitter, and I think he's got some sour grapes going on. I understand how he'd feel being called the devil all the time. But he's not as pure as he seems to think he is, in my opinion. And I'm amazed that he thinks he wasn't treating anyone badly. Chiara obviously thought there was more than not "hooking up" going on. Amy obviously was infatuated with him. Even Marcellas was played.

I'm also questioning his definition of relationship. Because the spooning the two of 'em did at night seems, to me, to indicate something opposite of his statement "I wasn't hooking up with her". I've slept in the same bed with friends; we sure as heck didn't snuggle like that!

Maryk

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 07:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is what Chiara said in chat:

<Kristiii> <marcihastogo> #bbchat -> Chiara - are you planning to persue a relationship with Roddy?
<chiarabb3> I hope so, Roddy and i have a very special bond and have tried to maintain that through the show, that house is hard to develop true feelings in, but i know we are going to see if it can work outside of the house. he's an amazing person, i would be very lucky to have him in my life.

I think he was only being cautious similar to Chiara. He always mentions that he was uncomfortable starting anything or saying anything in front of the cameras about the relationsip. JMO.

Duncan

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 07:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I would imagine he is quite stunned to find out that the other labrats don't see him as the great and wonderful person he went to such extremes to tell them he was.

Dixiebelle31

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 07:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He couldn't have been nicer to Amy? *COUGH* Because he forgave her (after reaming her) that was nice, eh?

Wendo

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 08:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Dixie, no kidding. Not only that, he showed little to no compassion towards her when she was crying. So cold.

Loppes

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 08:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Duncan,
I think its because the Labrats have been in the Skinner box far too long.
Lon

Tobor7

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 08:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Remember, the game is still going on!
He is still playing. Everything he says can possibly influence the other people on the final panel.
Q: Who of those left do you think he has the remote possibility of ever hanging out with?
A: Lisa.
Q: Who of those left did he have any sort of real conversation with?
A: Lisa.
Q: Who of those left did he think would really give him a vote?
A: Lisa.
Q: Who of those left hurt him the most.
A: Lisa.
Until the show is over, Roddy is playing the game.
Watch and learn.

Sassylady

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 09:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy amazes me! "Kindness and Compassion"? If that was kindness and compassion then I must be a saint!

Otragus

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 10:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
RoDDy thinks he is so smart, he's not, does he forget that THIS IS A GAME! I think he looks so bad because he has accused the other HG's of doing everything he already did. He wants to be above it but he isn't. Dani doesn't think he is really the devil, she thought he was so smart in the way he played the game that he had to be the devil. She knew he was a strong player thats why she wanted him out. All he has to do is watch the tapes to see how manipulative he was, just like everyone else. If you look at who has played the game better it is Dani. Jason is just along for the ride. If she wins she will deserve every penny. This game is not about making friends or being honest with everyone, it is about being able to con other people into giving you 500 g's.

Maryk

Friday, September 06, 2002 - 10:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
There are 2 phases to the game, the game of making it to the final 2, and the game of making a good impression to the evicted houseguests jury.
Dani has miserably failed at the impressing the jury by her mean-spirited bashings.
Roddy failed to do job #1, thats why he is outside the house.

Sia

Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 12:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
"What happened with you and Chiara?" "I wasn't hooking up with her. There never was even a tongue kiss. I kissed her on the side of her cheek one time and that was it. It was the worst extrapolation in the history of TV: showing me kissing Chiara. It was so not indicative of reality. To spend 24 hours with somebody locked up, and they're walking around in a bikini nonstop for weeks and weeks. To kiss them on the cheek a couple times and to be portrayed as the two of you hooking up is flat-out untrue. I don't know her, and she doesn't know me. I know that makes good TV, but it was a relationship labeled externally by our time spent together."

If I understood Roddy correctly, he only kissed Chiara once, and then only on her cheek? That is so not what I saw. And he spent so much time with her because she wore a bikini 24/7 & there was no one else around? Sorry, I don't understand his reasoning there.

Wendo

Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 12:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
All I have to say to Roddy is this, regarding his "relationship" with Chiara:

The tapes don't lie man. That's you and her on them.

Bastable

Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 12:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy thinks he can pull the wool over the Net's eyes?

Roddy, you WERE behaving like the devil, even if you have a heart. We saw it all.

And that interview was dripping with arrogance. I was feeling sorry for you until I read that!

Goddess146

Saturday, September 07, 2002 - 03:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy and Chiara had a nice passionate kiss under the blanket. I saw it happen. The next day Chiara told several people about it. Roddy found out and was furious. He never kissed her again like that because she revealed the secret.

Thus we have yet another Roddy lie.

Roddy knows he lied in the house. When Julie asked him if he lied, he responded with the clasical "I do not remember." He followed this with a fearful "Why, do you have one for me?" People know if they lied. People remember telling lies unless they are a sociopath.