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TIFFANY FALLON - EXIT INTERVIEW

What are your feelings on being the first fired celebrity candidate?

I was terribly disappointed! In fact, even more fired up after I watched the episode. No one wants to be the first one off the show. However, I thought I left with dignity and grace, which I suspect not every contestant will be able to say.

Mr. Trump thought you might have felt intimidated being around more seasoned business pros. Is there any truth to this?

This couldn't be any further from the truth. I was hardly intimated by ANY cast member on the show. I understand how he would think this considering the outcome but in reality I pride myself in not being as verbally aggressive as some of the others and consciously chose to pick my battles instead of continually raising my voice.

Omarosa insisted your team use a real business model to sell hot dogs and not to use your celebrity or your physical appearance. However, in the boardroom she lambasted you for not using your sex appeal. Do you find this hypocritical of Omarosa? And if so, how come you didn't use as a way to defend yourself more stridently?

It didn't surprise me one bit that Omarosa changed her tune when she felt the heat from the loss. She knew exactly what Mr. Trump wanted to hear. The idea that we were all skilled sales women was ludicrous considering 5 out of 7 of us are primarily known as athletes or entertainers. Once in the boardroom my instinct was to stay calm, play the game without throwing anyone under the bus, be a team player and to stay out of a verbal assault with any of my team members. It wasn't easy to stay true to that. And my business model... karma can be a B-

How come you chose not to call Hugh Hefner right away?

I had a specific strategy not to use up my resources too quickly in the competition. If I asked Hef for money right out of the gate I knew I'd jeopardize our relationship and his generous wallet later on in the competition if and when we needed donations. Besides, if Hef did give a 10k donation as Mr. Trump suggested... we would have still ended up in the boardroom falling short of Hydra's total due to the our TEAM'S lack of donors, not just mine.

So what's next?

I'm looking forward to a healthy pregnancy, watching the rest of the show in the luxury of my cushy home and getting right back to work this summer.

CONTESTANT INTERVIEW

Let's put the million-dollar question out there first. You've achieved fame and success in your life. Why put yourself through the often-brutal Apprentice process?

I always have approached new challenges with a "why not" attitude even if I am unfamiliar with the format. Although Mr. Trump's Apprentice seemed somewhat daunting and out of my comfort zone, this opportunity was no different from anything else that I've consumed and conquered in the past... just another new mission with new faces. But faces I really respect and was excited to meet in person!

What do you admire most about Donald Trump? Do you see a correlation between him and you in the sense that you are both famous AND business people?

I truly appreciate Mr. Trump's ingenuity and confidence in whatever he takes on. I do think these are two qualities we share. However, he certainly has obtained much more success and wealth than I... but there is always room to grow! Being around Mr. Trump and the other celebrities really have inspired me to reach beyond the attainable.

"Success" can mean different things to different people; what does it mean to you?

Success to me is maintaining a constant balance between work, family and pleasure without losing your sense of identity or values.

Why should you be Donald Trump's celebrity Apprentice?

I'm a quiet competitor and ALWAYS want to win big. But aside from the obvious, I am committed to drawing positive attention and financial support to my charity, the Walter Reed Society. I'd be elated to hand over the winnings to this wonderful organization that provides assistance to wounded warriors and their families during their treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

I was lucky enough to visit these special veterans with the families there and have been moved ever since. I'm playing and dedicated to winning on their behalf.

Since you are in the public spotlight, people already know a great deal about you. What's one thing that the public may not know?

I'm usually an open book. However, one thing my other Apprentice competitors, Mr. Trump, and the general public didn't know (until recently) was that I was pregnant when filming the show... and concealing a serious case of "morning sickness".

If you could be the star of any movie ever made, which star and which movie would it be and why?

This is an easy one! I would have to be Catherine Zeta-Jones' role as Velma Kelly in Chicago! I have always LOVED the musical and Velma is right up my alley - very smart and charming, a little naughty and a lot SASSY!

What are your three favorite albums of all time?

The Eagles, "Hotel California"

John Mayer, "Room for Squares"

Rascal Flatts, "Still Feels Good" (I have a vested interest!)