Tony Stovall in "Amazing Race 17" with Ron Kellum (left)
Favorite hobbies: Reading, traveling and screenwriting.
Achievements: Getting my MBA.
Lifelong to do list: Ultimately, I would like to get a PhD (the journey has begun), become a professor, visit the three continents I haven't been to, skydive and read "War & Peace."
What scares you most about traveling? Political unrest in some places of the world scares me.
What excites you most about traveling? The idea of experiencing different cultures is what excites me most about traveling. I'm fascinated with people so any chance I get to experience others is great.
If I could switch places with someone: President Obama (but only for a day or so—I think the stress would kill me).
Role model/hero: My parents.
What are you passionate about? I'm most passionate about learning, my family and friends and new adventures.
What would you do if you won the million dollars? Pay off my school loans, give a little to charity (that includes my family—charity begins at home), visit the three continents I haven't visited and invest the rest.
People would be surprised to learn: I like country music.
Favorite place you have ever visited: China and Southern Africa.
Biggest challenge you and your teammate will face on the Race together: Communicating clearly and calmly with one another will be a challenge for us on the Race.
What do you hope to accomplish by running the Race (other than winning one million bucks)? I think the Race will bring us closer together. It will help us to solidify our friendship and give us another amazing adventure together. We are eager for the adventure of a lifetime.
Pet peeve about your teammate: He's always on the phone.