Spring Break
Bressler gets down to business
By: Sumeet Patel
Issue date: 5/7/04 Section: News
Originally published: 5/7/04 at 2:30 AM EST
Last update: 5/7/04 at 2:49 AM EST
Originally published: 5/7/04 at 2:30 AM EST
Last update: 5/7/04 at 2:49 AM EST
In addition to discussing her character, Bressler reminisced about memorable moments on the show and how they affected her emotionally. One of the most poignant moments for Bressler was when she learned her mother had been diagnosed with cancer.
"I had a very long discussion with my mother and sister, and they wanted me to stay [on the show]," Bressler said. "My mother would have been devastated if I didn't stay, and the whole event actually made me focus and made me work even harder."
Bressler also talked about how the other characters on the show had made an impression on her. Certain contestants, like Troy and Katrina, were very supportive while she coped with her mother's cancer. Other competitors, however, seemed uncomfortable discussing the situation, especially Omarosa, whom Bressler repeatedly described as a lunatic and insane. Aside from describing her experience on the show, Bressler tried to compare how business works in the real world as opposed to business portrayed on reality TV.
"I think the show did depict business accurately in the sense that it showed the importance of teamwork and loyalty," Bressler said. "A lot of people have criticized [Team Protege] for the whole 'sex sells' routine we used trying to sell lemonade. But in reality, sex does sell and never did we think we crossed the line."
She then related some of the instances on The Apprentice to real-life scenarios. While some of the show's critics found the budding romance on the set between Nick and Amy somewhat inappropriate, Bressler put the relationship in its context.
"You know, romance in the workplace really does happen," Bressler said. "But the couple is really taking a chance because if it doesn't work out, they end up hurting the business as well, like Nick and Amy."
Throughout the discussion, Bressler took the opportunity to answer questions students had submitted to Uszynski beforehand via e-mail. Questions ranged from queries about her opinion of winner Bill Rancic to those about the constant fear of being fired.
"I had a very long discussion with my mother and sister, and they wanted me to stay [on the show]," Bressler said. "My mother would have been devastated if I didn't stay, and the whole event actually made me focus and made me work even harder."
Bressler also talked about how the other characters on the show had made an impression on her. Certain contestants, like Troy and Katrina, were very supportive while she coped with her mother's cancer. Other competitors, however, seemed uncomfortable discussing the situation, especially Omarosa, whom Bressler repeatedly described as a lunatic and insane. Aside from describing her experience on the show, Bressler tried to compare how business works in the real world as opposed to business portrayed on reality TV.
"I think the show did depict business accurately in the sense that it showed the importance of teamwork and loyalty," Bressler said. "A lot of people have criticized [Team Protege] for the whole 'sex sells' routine we used trying to sell lemonade. But in reality, sex does sell and never did we think we crossed the line."
She then related some of the instances on The Apprentice to real-life scenarios. While some of the show's critics found the budding romance on the set between Nick and Amy somewhat inappropriate, Bressler put the relationship in its context.
"You know, romance in the workplace really does happen," Bressler said. "But the couple is really taking a chance because if it doesn't work out, they end up hurting the business as well, like Nick and Amy."
Throughout the discussion, Bressler took the opportunity to answer questions students had submitted to Uszynski beforehand via e-mail. Questions ranged from queries about her opinion of winner Bill Rancic to those about the constant fear of being fired.
