“I Loved Every Minute of It” - An Interview with Wickedly Perfect’s Mitch

Mitch may have come in second in Wickedly Perfect, but he’s very proud of his experience and of the friends he made on the show. In this interview with Reality News Online, Mitch tells us all about his competitors, his favorite challenges, and that scary thumb injury.

Reality News Online: Thanks so much for doing this interview! You’re right - second place doesn’t mean you lost. How did you hear about Wickedly Perfect?

Mitch: I first heard of Wickedly Perfect from a friend that happened upon it browsing the CBS website.

RNO: Who did you see as your biggest competition?

Mitch: In the beginning, I think I saw the strength of each contestant, whether it was a particular area of expertise, or, in many cases, a wonderful personality or loveable spirit.

RNO: Is there a competitor you connected with the most?

Mitch: First of all, let me say that I made many friendships while taping this show and all are different in their own way. It’s unfortunate there isn’t enough airtime during the season to really show the friendships made and how much fun all of us had together. Regardless of how they are portrayed on TV, everyone should know that these are all truly special people.

RNO: If you could have picked the teams from the beginning, who would you have wanted to work with?

Mitch: I absolutely loved the team I was originally on, and when Darlene came to play with us, it was just that much more fun and crazy.

RNO: Which challenge was the most difficult for you?

Mitch: I think that probably the most difficult challenge was the Bed and Breakfast. For one thing, it was difficult to see the spaces in the inn; however, they were extremely small and it was extremely difficult to get all the cast in that kitchen at one time. It seems that we were tripping all over each other.

RNO: Which challenge was your favorite?

Mitch: I loved being there so much that I can’t really say what my most favorite challenge was. I wish I could convey to all the viewers how much fun we had and that just having the experience was so hysterical that no one was really too concerned about what we did or didn’t like. I loved every minute of it, regardless of how it looked on television.

RNO: Which individual project were you most proud of?

Mitch: Believe it or not, the one that I was most proud of was the mask. I am such a rebel. It was not evident, but that mask was actually created from all raw materials and there was no form. I had not ever had the experience to make something like that, so it was a new experience. Looking back at it, I might have chosen a different color if I were to make it again. We were sometimes limited to what we had to work with and for that particular task, black was the only common color that all the materials were available in. Whatcha gonna do?

RNO: If you could, what would you have done different for the final challenge?

Mitch: I wouldn’t have changed anything, except maybe had one more drink! I truly had so much fun at that last party that I sort of forgot it was actually a challenge. Thanks to a terrific caterer and staff, the food and drinks were amazing. The décor was certainly a reflection of me and it was a beautiful evening. As for the tomato martini, I suppose if it was a law that it is a seasonal drink, Italian restaurants should be closed September through May. That’s just a joke, of course, but it was funny that a very reputable food and drink publication listed in its November issue, after the show was already filmed, that the new chic drink at cocktail parties is a clear tomato martini! Just a coincidence, but funny. You should try one.

RNO: Any regrets? Would you do the show again?

Mitch: I came out of this experience with no regrets whatsoever. It was a privilege to be selected and an honor to meet and work with eleven other very talented, funny, and, yes, nice individuals. It is something I will never forget that had a very powerful impact on me.

RNO: What are your plans for the future?

Mitch: Since this show was finished in October, I have been doing a little bit of free-lance work in Chicago, as I had to quit my job to pursue Wickedly Perfect. So I have really been waiting for the show to conclude in order to announce my next move. I will be working on some new projects for TV and publications. It is my intention to launch M.A.P. Directions. However, one thing that was not addressed during the show is that I have a great deal of concern, hope, and a big heart for anyone in unfortunate circumstances. It is my belief that everyone needs help from time to time. Therefore, through M.A.P. Directions, it is my intention not only to help charitable and not-for-profit organizations, but to create them as well.

RNO: I have to ask - how’s the thumb?

Mitch:As gross as this may sound, the thumb actually split open again at the landscape site and it took nearly four weeks for it to finally grow back together. YUK! Another bit of trivia is that the doctor at the ER wanted to cut that portion completely off without even giving it the chance to heal. I’m so glad I didn’t let him. Let this be a lesson to all of you out there working with dangerous pruning sheers. Even if it is 4:00 in the morning and you haven’t slept for three or four days, if the doc recommends cutting off any or all of your injured fingers, just say no and go back to work!

RNO: Thanks again! I hope you’re very successful in the future.

Mitch: Best wishes. Go live your dreams and be who you are!

Jenn Brasler is an aspiring writer from Falls Church, VA. You can e-mail her at luckyjenn@hotmail.com . She’s trying to decide whether to use her powers for good… or evil. She will write for money. Or candy. Or clothes from Old Navy.

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