Ralph Kiser, 44, farmer, told Country Weekly "I'll make you laugh your ass off," he says, "because I say things not proper."

Ralph Kiser's inspiration in life? "I'm inspired by my farm; I've been at it all my life. I'm always amazed at my animals—how they grow and survive. Being able to watch the circle of life go 'round and be a part of it is a very satisfying adventure that I never get tired of."

WHERE THE HECK IS LEBANON VIRGINIA
In the deep southwestern corner of the Old Dominion, in Russel County, Lebanon has a population of a little more than 3000.

PREVIOUS FAME
Ralph was on an adventure show with teammate Ronnie Smith and placed second on Back to the Woods. That show was filmed in Washington, Smyth and Grayson counties in the summer of 2009. It aired first online, and then on CW4-TV. The show combined physical challenges and puzzle challenges much as Survivor does.

Name (Age): Ralph Kiser (45)

Tribe Designation: Zapatera

Current Residence: Lebanon, Va.

Occupation: Farmer

Personal Claim to Fame: Being completely debt-free at age 44. No vehicle payments, no mortgage payments, plus I own two homes on the same farm.

Inspiration in Life: I'm inspired by my farm; I've been at it all my life. I'm always amazed at my animals - how they grow and survive. Being able to watch the circle of life go 'round and be a part of it is a very satisfying adventure that I never get tired of.

Hobbies: Hunting, hiking and traveling.

Pet Peeves: People who are lazy and donÂ’t try to make anything of themselves.

3 Words to Describe You: Determined, strong-willed and stubborn

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I'm probably a combo of Big Tom and J.T.

Reason for being on SURVIVOR: I've wanted to be on the show for years and knew one day I'd get my chance. I want to be a hometown hero for the folks back home!

Why you think you'll "Survive" SURVIVOR: I'm an outdoors mountain man. I know plants, trees and what most of their uses are. I can also build anything; start a fire anywhere and make people believe anything I say!

Why you think you will be the sole SURVIVOR: I will be the king at camp because I can build shelter, cook, find food and be the leader.

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