Car54 | Wednesday, February 13, 2002 - 08:21 am     Chris & Alex Chris and Alex met on the school bus heading for their first day of kindergarten, and have been friends ever since. They've traveled extensively together, logging "about a million miles on road trips." According to Alex, "The best thing about traveling with Chris is that he is just as crazy as I am." Chris counters with his own assessment: "The best aspects of traveling with Alex are his extensive travel experience and his uncanny ability to get us into some very interesting situations. The only weakness he has is that he's a loose cannon, but you get used to that." Going into the Race, Chris and Alex speculate about how the experience might affect their relationship. "Since day one we were like brothers," says Chris, "and even an amazing experience like THE AMAZING RACE wouldn't change us being like family." Alex agrees: "Chris and I have stayed friends through thick and thin. Nothing, not even this Race, would affect things between us. No matter if Chris makes a good or bad decision on the road, I will back him 100%." QUESTIONAIRE What strengths and weaknesses do you bring to the Team? CHRIS: The strengths I bring to the table are my level-headedness and the ability to think through situations and determine all the options and the best course of action. The inherent weakness of being like this is that my decisions aren't spur-of-the-moment or impulsive like they sometimes have to be. ALEX: I have an extensive amount of travel experience. I also speak a few languages. I have probably done more than most at the age of 24. It would be tough to put me in a situation that would intimidate me. My weakness is most likely my impulsiveness. I don't always think before I act. What strengths and weaknesses does your teammate bring to the Team? CHRIS: Alex has a good head on his shoulders and quick decision-making skills. The only drawback to this is that even though he's smart, he sometimes doesn't think things through and runs around with his head cut off for a while. ALEX: Chris is one of the smartest people I know. He has two engineering degrees and a minor in Spanish. He can mastermind a game plan like no other. Chris is also one of the strongest competitors I know. Chris's weakness is probably his confidence making quick decisions. He sometimes ponders over a problem when he already knows the answer. What is your favorite film? CHRIS: Goonies and Shawshank Redemption ALEX: Scarface What is your favorite TV show? CHRIS: Seinfeld ALEX: Wild on E Who is your favorite actor? CHRIS: Robert De Niro ALEX: Al Pacino Who is your favorite actress CHRIS: Tea Leoni ALEX: Catherine Zeta-Jones What is your favorite band? CHRIS: Changes daily; currently Creed ALEX: U2 What comfort item from home will you miss the most? CHRIS: Savages baseball hat, computer ALEX: TV |