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Marcus Lehman is a natural leader.
Or that two tribe switches kept shifting the numbers.
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Throw it all together and the leader of the Onion alliance was peeled off a few layers too soon.
But maybe things could have been different.
What could Marcus have done and what would he have said?
Dr. Lehman reveals all!
I completed my residency in anesthesiology in 2012.
Since then, I have been practicing and teaching anesthesiology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
In addition to the medical practice, I also do some altruistic real estate work.
We take homes in places that aren’t that great and make them a lot nicer for tenants.
So far, this has been another really gratifying way to spend some time.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
My proudest moment was winning the log roll challenge.
Growing up, I was a tennis player, and I would get really nervous during tournaments.
It’s still not easy, but I’m in a totally different place because of that experience!
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
My biggest regret is “playing by the rules” too much when things were looking dire.
I always attempt to “assume the best,” and that’s a great strategy in general.
But sometimes, it’s actually an excuse to avoid a conflict that needs to be faced.
I’m open to lots of people.
Feeling misunderstood at times, but also embracing what makes us different brought us all together.
I love those people, and I love the moments we had together.
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I thought my edit was just fine, though I also think I played right into it.
I also fell into the hubris of thinking it’s always my job to have a solution.
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
It was actually a huge struggle to get back to real life.
I struggled with everything.
That is a very nice feeling, and very validating.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
Who’s one player from another Survivor season you wish you could have played with or against and why?
Outside of friendship/strategy, playing withYul Kwonbecause he’s the original castaway nerd and my definiteSurvivorcastaway hero.
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
I think we’d all like to make the game give our own special talents the advantage.
And frankly, adventures are always better with friends!
But I wouldn’t turn down finding out!
Finally, would you play again if asked?
Realistically, I’m probably out of the TV game for good.
