What’s your most memorable Halloween experience?

Halloween has always been the one night where being a little different is the whole point. My best memories are creating a character, getting completely into it, and watching people’s reactions when they barely recognize me. I don’t just put on a costume—I become the character. That transformation, the laughs, scares and reactions are what make Halloween unforgettable for me.

Tell us why you would make it to the end of a horror movie.

I’d survive because I’m not the guy who hears a noise in a dark basement and says, “I’ll go check it out.” I’ve spent my life solving problems, working under pressure and trusting my instincts. I’d stay calm, keep moving, protect the people with me and never assume the monster is dead after the first hit. Most importantly, when the car starts—I’m leaving. No dramatic comeback.

What would you do with the unlucky $13,000?

I’d turn unlucky $13,000 into something lucky. I’d invest part of it into buying a small piece of property and creating a place of my own, then put the rest toward building new income opportunities. Instead of blowing the prize, I’d make it the seed money for something that keeps growing. And every Halloween afterward, I’d remember that sometimes 13 really is a lucky number.

Who is your real-life hero who you would want to survive a horror movie with?

Jamie Lee Curtis. If I’m trying to survive a horror movie, I’m going with someone who’s already proven she can make it to the end. She’s faced Michael Myers more times than anyone should have to and still kept fighting. I’ll bring the common sense, she brings decades of survival experience, and rule number one is simple: when she says run, I’m running. If Michael shows up, we’re not sticking around for the sequel.