Bob Crowley

Bob Crowley was the winner of the hit reality show Survivor Gabon, the 17th season of Survivor. Crowley says that he considers himself to be a cross between Indiana Jones and Robinson Crusoe. CBS: Robert's Biography

Interests

In addition to teaching high school physics, Crowley also works on a research boat for the Smithsonian Institution and as an entomologist for the USDA. When he isn't working, Mr. Crowley told CBS that he enjoys taking pictures, writing in journals, story telling, bone collecting and camping. CBS: Robert's Biography

Quotes

"...Longtime friend John Caterina of Cape Elizabeth...who hunts and spends time regularly with Crowley on the lower islands in Casco Bay, said he has seen Crowley use his physics knowledge to develop "interesting" survival techniques in the woods, such as using the breeze generated from a chain saw to keep a...fire roaring."—Bob Crowleykeep ME current: Teacher Takes Survival Skills to Prime Time (September 13, 2008)

"I'm a high-school teacher. I enjoy younger people. I'm not part of their group, age-wise, but emotionally I'm about 12."—Bob CrowleyFinancial Post: Teacher the Favourite on Survivor (December 4, 2008)

"Why did I throw Bob's fake immunity idol in the fire? Because that is what you do when someone plays a fake immunity idol! What, are you new? I totally understand that it was a work of art, and yes, it pained me to do it, but...is this an art exhibit or Survivor? Get over it.—Jeff ProbstEW.com: Behind the Scenes of Episode 13 with Jeff Probst (December 12, 2008)

Fellow Contestants

Survivor Gabon

Survivor Gabon was the 17th season of the show. Gabon is located on the continent of Africa on the equator, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The host, Jeff Probst, claimed that Gabon is more remote than any of the locations in the previous 16 seasons.Entertainment Weekly: Probst Talks About Next 'Survivor' Location (May 12, 2008)