So it's been a long time since I've seen a soap star. I live in (Queens) NY, work in downtown Manhattan. Years back, I attended high school in Manhattan, on 66th St, near Lincoln Center, which is near the studios where they tape AMC and OLTL, so back then I used to see many of the actors from those shows. But that was years ago.

So imagine my surprise when I'm walking to the store where I work, and look through the window of this vegetarian eatery on my block, to see Tika Sumpter (OLTL's Layla) sitting at a table smiling and listening to a story from a longer-haired white guy who was gesturing a bunch (his back toward the window and me). She was as beautiful, if not more than she is on the show, and it was immediately eye-catching that her skin was SO clear and beautiful.

Of course I didn't bother her, just kept on walking to work, but it was surprising to see her in my part of town. Guess she eats vegetarian!

Sounds like that might have been her boyfriend. I've seen him with her at an event. She is absolutely stunning and the sweetest thing. Thanks for sharing!

You lucky bastard!

She's gorgeous, though I don't know why they gave her bitchy bangs.