Farewell to Jean Passanante

July 27, 20178 yr

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Today is my last day at #GH and I'm retiring from writing soaps -- at least for now. Love and respect to all of you who adore the genre.

All i will say is Jean Passanante u have no idea what a gift u have been to daytime. The absolute brilliant writing u have given is tremendous and u truly are an icon. Hey Cher had three farewell tours might Jean return again? Bravissma my darling what a career.

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July 28, 20178 yr

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By all accounts, a competent breakdown writer. That's it though.

A far far cry from the greats of this genre.

As much as I loathed Guza and cant stand McTavish or Pratt, all three were better HW than she ever was.

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Replying to @sandyinnc56

Sandy, don't worry. #GH is in good hands with Shelly and her team. Lots of really exciting stuff ahead!

its official Shelly Altman is flying solo as Jean P confirms. Omg Shelly will be writing lots of exciting stuff.

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ngie79 @ahristova79·

Hasta lavista and dont let the door hit your a$$

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Well, someone had to be an [!@#$%^&*].

omg lol dont mess with jean P

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