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"I don't think there is anywhere else in the world where so many people are trying to live their dreams."

Kristine, 37, a self-described "Army brat," was born in Frankfurt, Germany and grew up primarily in Hawaii and Colorado. She received her bachelor's degree in criminology at Metropolitan State College of Denver, and modeled in Miami and Milan to help pay for law school at Florida's Nova Southeastern University. She has represented some of the biggest names in entertainment and in the sports community, including Shaquille O'Neal, Dan Marino, the Staples Center in Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Kings. In her current job at a high-profile Los Angeles law firm, she handles sports and entertainment licensing as well as mergers and acquisitions. In her spare time, Kristine enjoys surfing and hiking with her husband, Ludovic Lefebvre, the former executive chef at two of L.A.'s famed restaurants, L'Orangerie and Bastide, and once named one of the top 50 chefs in the world. She says, "I should be the next Apprentice because I bring an unmatched unique combination of real world business experience, education, and life experiences that have taught me to balance and weigh all sides of any business situation."

"Success" can mean different things to different people; what does it mean to you and how will you know when you've achieved it?
Not hearing the words "You're fired" uttered out of Mr. Trump's mouth.

Describe the toughest business situation you've had to deal with and what you did to solve the problem.
I was dealing with a very unhappy party who was threatening to sue my celebrity client and make a public mess of the situation a couple of days before Christmas. I knew that I did not want this to get in the way of everyone's holidays. I had one of two ways to react: with the same amount of anger and threats or simply try to make the situation go away.

The attorney representing the claimed aggrieved party is well known in the industry as a screamer and a difficult person. I knew it would be risky, but I decide to play nice. The attorney would call me up yelling, so in the middle of one of his tirades I decided to ask him about his holiday plans with his family. I got dead silence on the other end of the phone for a couple of seconds, but then he started to soften and tell me about his plans.

My goal was accomplished because I made him realize that he had more important things to do than make a mountain out of a molehill. The very next day, he told me that he had convinced his client that we could amicably resolve the situation and litigation was not going to be necessary. About 72 hours later everyone had reached an agreement and had a wonderful holiday season.

What lessons have you learned from past Apprentice winners or candidates?
Need I say more than "Bradford?" NEVER give up exemption.

Why should you be Donald Trump's next Apprentice?
I should be the next Apprentice because I bring an unmatched, unique combination of real world business experience, education, and life experiences that have taught me to balance and weigh all sides of any business situation.

What's your favorite thing about Los Angeles?
L.A. is a town where people have been coming for years to realize their dreams. It does not matter how big or small those dreams are, people are here trying and that creates such a great energy. You hear that someone became an overnight success, but in reality they have been working relentlessly for years and years to become that "overnight success." I don't think there is anywhere else in the world where so many people are trying to live their dreams.

Of course, the weather here is pretty amazing too.

What's your least favorite thing about Los Angeles? And you're not allowed to say "traffic."
L.A. is very spread out; you can't walk anywhere. Unless you live and work at the beach, you just have to get in the car and drive and drive and drive.

What will surprise viewers about this sixth season of The Apprentice?
I think we see Mr. Trump smile more than once.

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What's your marital/parental status?
I have been married for seven years to an amazing French man named Ludovic Lefebvre, who happens to be an extremely talented chef. We are in the process of adopting a little orphaned girl from China. We will be making the trip to China to pick up our daughter in the fall of '07.

If you could be the star of any movie ever made, which movie would it be and why?
Michael Douglas in "Wall Street." Gordon Gekko has the passion that one needs to be successful, but his ruthless and greedy approach to business are truly troubling. To be able to dig down deep and find those emotions would be a great challenge.

What are your three favorite albums of all time?
"Purple Rain" by Prince
"Like a Virgin" by Madonna
"No Fences" by Garth Brooks

What are your three favorite books of all time?
"Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
"Crave, A Feast of the Five Senses" by Ludovic Lefebvre

What hobbies do you enjoy, outside of trying to impress Donald Trump?
Yoga, hiking, surfing, eating my husband's cooking and drinking fine French wine with good friends.

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