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"SURVIVOR WILLARD"
Posted by pmspml5 on 01-13-05 at 10:56 AM

Born and raised in Connecticut, Willard Smith spent his early childhood in and out of hospitals. He contracted rheumatic fever when he was five years old. He spent several years in a wheelchair and one full year in a children's hospital. Eventually he recovered and joined the Marine Corps on his 17th birthday. Smith spent the next five years with the Marine Corps, serving two years in Vietnam as a scout/sniper in a reconnaissance unit.

In 1969, Smith left the Marine Corps. He spent two years working as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service while attending college full-time at night. He quit the Post Office in 1972 and completed his undergraduate degree at San Diego State University where he graduated with high honors and earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and philosophy. He was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

On July 4, 1971, Smith met his future wife. They moved in together that night and have been together ever since. He joined the Army in 1975 and served as a race relations specialist until 1981. He applied to law school and graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1984. He and his wife then moved to Washington where he has since had a private practice in the Seattle area. His wife, who has a master's degree in history, has spent the last 10 years working as a teacher's assistant at a private elementary school for gifted children. After leaving active duty in 1981, Willard continued to serve in the Army National Guard until 1992 when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve as a Sergeant First Class.

Smith was a member of the University of San Diego Appellate Moot Court Board and was a member of the National Order of Barristers. He is currently a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the First Marine Division Association.

Smith and his wife, Pamela, currently reside in Bellevue, Washington. His birth date is November 30, 1947.

Colors: Purple, green
Scents: Forest after rain
Flowers: Wild trillium
Board Games: Scrabble
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: No favorite
Sports Teams: 83-84 Boston Celtics
Outdoor Activities: Birding, hiking, backpacking
TV Shows: The Daily Show, Civil War Journal
Movies: The Unforgiven, Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Actors: Tom Berenger, Val Kilmer, Tom Hanks
Actresses: No favorite
Music: Rock, Contemporary Celtic, some classical
Magazines: Harpers, American Prospect
Books/Authors: Larry McMurtry, Shelby Foote
Cereals: Organic spelt
Fruits: Apple
Snack Foods: Unsalted peanuts
Cookies: Chocolate chip
Candy Bars: No favorite
Alcoholic Drinks: No favorite
Non-Alcoholic: Ginger ale

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"RE: SURVIVOR WILLARD"
Posted by Brownroach on 01-13-05 at 11:09 AM
On TES, he said something to the effect that if he makes the final two, the jury will definitely hand him the money.



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"RE: SURVIVOR WILLARD"
Posted by pmspml5 on 01-13-05 at 11:47 AM
Actually this quote is from when the show first starts

and it was more like "if you get me to the jury I will win the million dollars"

"RE: SURVIVOR WILLARD"
Posted by Brownroach on 01-13-05 at 12:58 PM
The exact quote was:

"If you get me in front of a jury, I'll win a million dollars."

Actually this quote is from when the show first starts

Not sure what you mean, yes it was either the beginning of the game or a pre-game interview. I didn't mean he was on TES in person.


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"RE: SURVIVOR WILLARD"
Posted by pmspml5 on 01-13-05 at 01:00 PM
I had not seen the previews yet and was like - wooo if he said that means he doesnt win - thats what I was getting at. Some of the spoilers have him going far so this could be something to keep an eye on

"RE: SURVIVOR WILLARD"
Posted by Wheezy on 01-13-05 at 11:18 AM

'E's a Barristah! This guy is interesting. All that military, a real struggle to get through early childhood disease but winds up succeeding greatly. He's a judge, sounds possibly impulsive (met & moved in with wife) and motivated, maybe serious, perhaps wouldn't lie.

But he watches The Daily Show. And eats Organic Spelt. He's a bit of a puzzlement.


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"RE: SURVIVOR WILLARD"
Posted by fairyprincess on 01-13-05 at 12:55 PM
I agree with ya, I find him a bit intriguing, not a winner but someone who could possibly make it far in this game.
"RE: SURVIVOR WILLARD"
Posted by daddy brian on 02-09-05 at 07:35 PM
Willard will be the character of the game.
"Outta there"
Posted by Round Robin on 02-15-05 at 07:49 PM
Ex-military and a lawyer to boot? This guy's DOOMED. If he makes the jury, he'll be ON it, not in front of it.