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Post by The Host on Nov 20, 2006 1:00:06 GMT -5
Ian, please post your opening statement here.
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Post by Ian on Nov 20, 2006 5:09:29 GMT -5
Hey Everyone! It’s so great to see you all again! Let me begin by saying that I’ve been in your shoes many times, and I know the feelings you’re most likely experiencing. I apologize for any ill feelings you have towards me, because none of them were purposely brought on. I never meant to hurt anyone, and I’m sorry if I have. Aside from that, it’s been a true honor playing the game with every single one of you, even those not in the jury. You’ve all taught me a lot about myself, about how I’ve played this game, and how competitive I really am.
I’ve made certain moves in this game that have directly affected the players they were against. I’ve also made certain moves that have helped me in getting this far. Wanda, for instance, is an example of both.
I can’t exactly say I played this game honestly, or with integrity, because I know I didn’t. We all know I didn’t, and I’m not exactly proud of that, being that in my [real] life I stress being honest all the time. I’ve told lies to just about [but not exactly] every one at some point [except Willard], but the degree of the lie, or the number of lies is all personalized. Two of you [or three, depending on how you look at it] I directly backstabbed, which I might add, hurt me more than you can believe, if you actually knew the person behind the character. The rest of you I voted out, which got harder as the game’s end drew nearer.
You’ve all played the game extremely well, and I honestly wish we could all have made the Final 2, or even win, because we all deserve to win in our own ways. Hopefully, though, you’ll vote based on who played a better game inside and out, physically and mentally, and not based on bitter remorse towards one of us. I'm fully prepared to answer everyone's questions with complete honesty and with as much detail as possible, so as not to leave anyone's mind wondering.
I bid you leave, thank you.
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