Really interesting interview! I loved hearing about his close relationship with his mom and the family business he opened with her after the last time he got fired from GH. It honestly sounded like he'd had some rough experiences with GH over the years, including being asked to screentest after he'd already been offered the role of Ric in 2002.

I'm finally catching up on Soapy and it hasn't disappointed. Season 2 is so good, they're more polished and professional and I love it.

Susan Lucci - I mean, goddess and queen. I just ordered her new book. I loved how Rebecca's father had a crush on her and how Rebecca grew up watching AMC.

Judy Blye Wilson - what a legend she is. Being at AMC for ~20 years and ALL the great talent that she brought in. What a career. Based on the timeline of the Renee Goldsberry thing, I wonder if she auditioned for Taylor? It would make sense. I also found it so amazing how HARD she fought the producers and execs for Mark Consuelos as Mateo. Kelly and Mark really owe it to her for their relationship haha.

Rick Hearst - love all the GL talk. LOL at how he said Ron Raines wore a toupee! I had no idea, I'll have to watch out for it. I loved how close Rick and Rebecca were in their 7-8 months together on GL before Rick left. Oh and how much they loved Peter Simon, that's great to know! I will say, I love Alan-Michael Spaulding... Rick can be a lot as a personality, so I prefer Alan-Michael in my mind :P But still enjoy the guy generally. I want to find his first scenes as Ric on GH after his story about quickly learning Spanish while in a South American jail. I also find it fascinating how they talk about NLG and acting with her. It doesn't sound easy at all, but what a wild ride I guess it is.

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