Official CBS.com Survivor: Palau bio
page excerpts (1/26/05):
"Jonathan Libby was born and raised in Dallas, Texas,
having attended Lake Highlands High School. He attended
Richland College before transferring to Texas Tech
University. Libby currently works in sales and marketing for
a software company. He has previously worked as a martial
arts instructor, a ski instructor and a club promoter.
A true survivor, Libby was diagnosed with and cured of
testicular cancer earlier this year.
Libby describes himself as straightforward, blunt and
intense. He enjoys skiing, fishing, wakeboarding and playing
guitar. He teaches women's self-defense courses and competes
in full contact fighting. He has also spent time over the
last two years learning how to skillfully master the art of
sushi-making. His grandmother is his hero, as he believes
she is the backbone of their family and the best person he's
ever met. He is most proud of being able to say, at 23 years
old, he beat cancer.
Currently single, Libby resides in Dallas. His birth date
is September 5, 1981."