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BB Lane - Interview with Davis Mallory
Paradise: How did you end up on the Real World?? Did you apply for any other reality shows or was this your first? Davis: I tried out for the Real World at an Open Call in Tampa, FL my senior year of college. It was my first attempt at ever trying out for the Real World or any reality show for that matter. Paradise: What did you find the most difficult about staying in the Real World house? Is there anything you missed once you were out? Davis: I do not like authority that much, especially parents. Living in the Real World house felt like I had 5 Moms and Dads since there were so many people to report to if you ever wanted to leave the house. I didn't like having to wait 10 minutes every time I wanted to go somewhere. I didn't like not being able to use cell phones and other outside communication besides the house phone. I didn't like having to wear a microphone all day long. There were many places we weren't allowed inside of b/c they didn't permit filming like baseball stadiums, concerts, and even some cool clubs and restaurants. I didn't like not being able to go to all the places I wanted to. I missed my freedoms! Paradise: Do you have any funny stories about things that may have not been aired in your off camera time? Davis: We never had off camera time, but there were some funny things that happened that didn't end up on TV. For example one day when Jenn, Colie, Brooke and I were driving to dinner, Brooke announced to the car that she had given me head the night before when I was asleep. I said she was lying, but she swore up and down she did it. I kind of freaked out on the ride over. She finally admitted she was just kidding by the time we made it to the restaurant. I was sure that would make TV. Brooke also made a funny song that said "Da-vis.... I got something Fo-r you! It's called a Va-gi-na! Learn to Looove it!" We used to sing it around the house, but again, didn't make TV. Some other really fun stuff though I expect to end up on the S#$% They Don't Show Episode. Paradise: You and Brooke became very close in the house, did you remain friends when the show ended or do you think it was just a case of needing someone in the house? Davis: Brooke has definitely remained one of my closest friends since the show ended. She lives somewhat close to me in Nashville, TN (I'm in Atlanta, GA). So I've gone up to see her twice. We also get booked on a lot of college speaking engagements together and bar appearances due to our friendship on the show. When I'm not working together with her, we stay close throughout the week on the phone. I talk to her most days of the week. Paradise: Explain a little bit about the house mates work with Outward Bound, it must have been very satisfying helping those in need. Davis: Outward Bound was by far one of the coolest Real World jobs I've ever heard of. It was physically demanding, while instilling great leadership qualities. We hiked to the tops of mountains with some of the most amazing views I've ever seen. We learned to survive on our own in the wild for weeks, while cooking our own food and filtering spring water. We were able to give back to a community devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Overall it was a very rewarding job, and I believe everyone got a lot out of it. Paradise: One of the most heated nights in the Real World Denver house was when you and Tyrie got into it, how hard was it to get past that? Davis: Tyrie and I moved past the fight very shortly after it happened. It happened on the second night we were in the house, so we had enough time to move on from it and get to know each other better. Both of us were pretty drunk when it happened, and I didn't even remember much of what happened to be angry about. It wasn't until I watched everything on TV that I saw how the night unfolded. I was pretty horrified with my behavior. I've learned a lot since the show ended and appreciate the unique experience of watching myself on TV and learning from my mistakes. Paradise: There has been talk that Real World is somewhat scripted, can you comment on this? Davis: Real World is absolutely not scripted, although I'd love to say it was when some of the boneheaded stuff I do makes TV. Paradise: You were definitely a fan favorite on the RW Denver cast, what do you think it is that people identify with and like so much about you? Davis: I've been told one of the reasons people liked my character on this season of the Real World was my honesty and admitting to faults and poor decisions. Otherwise, you'd have to ask that questions to the fans. I do appreciate all the love though. Paradise: On Inferno you had an incident where CT punched you in the face, could you tell us a little bit about what happened? Davis: I've posted a full length blog about the details of that night. Check it out though on my myspace. (www.myspace.com/davismallory) Paradise: As a newcomer you were nominated into the inferno, Alton saved you and risked himself in the process. What did it feel like to be saved? Davis: I really appreciated Alton saving me in the first Inferno. It meant that I'd at least be guaranteed another week on the show. I wanted the experience of winning an inferno though and soon regretted letting him take my place, as I believed I could have beaten Tyrie in the first inferno. It was amazing winning one against Danny though. It's quite the feeling going one-on-one against another competitor and coming back to your team after. The night I beat Danny happened to be Halloween. I knew that if I lost that inferno, I'd have to go sit alone on Halloween in a hotel room. That was not about to happen. I got to dress up and party with the rest of the house later on, which was definitely the best part of the win. Paradise: How intimidating is it being a newbie to the Inferno? Davis: Being new to this show and experience brought me a lot of apprehension. I was worried about being "ganged up on" by older team mates. Being punched in the face had never crossed my mind. My experience was kind of ruined after that first night, and then getting voted into the first Inferno. I definitely would say I had one of the worst first challenge experiences. Paradise: What was your first impression of some of the controversial people such as Tonya, CT and Danny? Davis: I thought CT was a dick the moment I met him. I really liked Tonya a lot. She's so interesting and different. The stuff she says always surprises me. Danny and I had met prior to the Inferno. He came to speak at my college when I was in the running to be on Real World. One of my college buddies dated Danny's sister, so we met and hung out a bit before I went on the show. He's a good guy. One person who was a lot different than I had expected based off of TV was Aneesa. She's really sweet and caring and nice. They make her look tough and a little bitchy, which I never felt was the case. Paradise: What can we expect to see this season of the Inferno? Can you give us any dirt? Davis: There are some random hookups coming up, especially on this week's episode between Tonya and me. A few others might be expected, although I haven't seen many future episodes. Some of the challenges are definitely some of the most unique ones I've ever seen over the years. Paradise: The teams are split into the good guys against the bad guys, is there anyone that you think was placed on the wrong team? Davis: I definitely felt that Kenny was a Good Guy and so was Danny, although he didn't come off that nice on the show. Paradise: It seems like when you join The Real World or Road Rules these days you are not just going on a show, but choosing a way of life. Did you think about that ahead of time and if so, did it factor into your decision on doing the show? How long do you think you will live the MTV life? What lies ahead for you? Davis: I definitely do not live the MTV life by any means. I pretty much hang out with friends prior to the show or just friends I've made since moving back to Atlanta. I try and stay in contact with friends I've made through Real World and the Challenges, but I don't get consumed in everyone and everything about them. I'd say I haven't changed that much. I'm thinking about getting my first 'real' job this summer in Atlanta. Paradise: This interviewer, for one, hopes his "real" job allows for some time on our TV screen as he is always wonderful to watch. |
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