Sue Smey

Susan "Sue" Smey^[1] is a contestant from Survivor 47.

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Retrieved from EW.com

Age: 59
Hometown: Kirkwood, N.Y.
Current residence: Putnam Valley, N.Y.
Occupation: Flight school owner

Three words to describe you: Badass, fearless, adrenaline junkie
Why do you want to be part of Survivor? It has been a lifelong dream since the very first episode. I'm a competitor and want to see how I hold up under the most exciting adventure in my life. I want to be pushed to my limits. What a thrill. I WANT THE TITLE. I want to be a legend.
What's one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? I grew up spending my summers on an island with generations of family. We were poor, no drinking water, no hot showers, no heat. Had to schlep to the water well with jugs for water, jump in the river to bathe, start a fire for cold days. Grandparents only had an outhouse. This experience is far worse, but I have an idea of what to expect.
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Tony. I feel like I will be a combo of Tony and Cirie.
What will you value in an alliance partner? We all know alliances are only temporary so I'm not expecting much from anyone. We are all going to lie to each other. As a teammate, I'm hoping to learn a new language, maybe to dance, maybe learn about someone's cultural or spiritual beliefs.
Favorite hobbies: Racket ball, tennis, snow skiing, ice skating, building stone fireplaces, making mantles or wood columns.
Pet peeves: "One-uppers," people who talk too much about stuff that no one cares about (can't read the room), energy drainers. People who are only negative and complain all the time.
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Packing my bags, $20 to my name, and leaving a toxic, dysfunctional, abusive environment at 21 years old. That's when my life truly began.
What is something we would never know from looking at you? I'm a sigma female. An introvert. I thrive to be a champion, but I don't want the pat on the back. I believe I am powerful, but I treat people with kindness and humility. I will always defend the underdog, even if I don't know them. I love to live life and all it has to offer. I love the bad as much as the good because that's where I grow as a person.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why? My uncle. I grew up in a very dysfunctional environment. He always took the time to help me see it wasn't my fault. He showed me pure, unconditional love.
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? Because I'm a badass. I'm not afraid of anything or anyone. I will take the lead and follow my gut. I will take out the threats and work on manipulating the others to do what I suggest. They will see following me will help to get them far and all will respect how I played.^[2]

Survivor[]

Episode	Tribe Affiliation	Challenge	Challenge Type	Sit-Out?	Result
1	Tuku	Kang Sera Sera	Reward	No	Lost
		Camp Supply Challenge	Reward	Yes	Won
		Under Pressure	Reward/Immunity	No	2nd
2		Rice Race	Reward/Immunity	Yes	Lost
3		Seahorse With No Name	Reward/Immunity	No	2nd
4		TBD	Reward/Immunity	No	TBD