"In my career, the fact that Maurice Benard took me under his wing has meant so much to me and I am forever grateful. When I was frustrated with acting, Maurice inspired me to be a serious actor. I thank him every day - for making me a lot of money."
Question 2: And the low point?
"Chasing the monkey - in a fake jungle - in my leather coat."
Question 3: What was the biggest thing to happen to GH in the last 10 years?
"There was a three or four year stretch that was fantastic stories, one right after the other. It started with the AIDS story with Stone."
Question 4: What was your favorite Soaps in Depth cover?
"Many years ago, Jim Warren was taking pictures of Tony Geary and Maurice. I happened to walk by and he said, 'come on in here.' So he shot the three of us and we all ended up on as the entire cover - it was pretty cool."
Question 5: What was the most surprising thing you ever read in In Depth?
"I am often surprised by, and the section I always like reading, is Ins & Outs. I don't get to keep up with the other soaps, so it's the best way to find out what's going on with actors that I might know...and to make sure that I'm not in there!"
Question 6: How have you changed in the last decade?
"Once I was married and we had kids, everything changed. To be so pivotal in a child's development is mind boggling."
Question 7: How has your character changed?
"Even though Jason really is a flawed character, it was like he could do no wrong. I don't know if people perceive it as weakness, but he has definitely softened."
Question 8: How has daytime changed?
"I think daytime is trying to do stories that push the envelope to attract viewers. But I don't necessarily know that's what the fans want to see."
Question 9: What do you know now that you wish you'd known 10 years ago?
"I wish I had known how important it is to plan for the future."
Question 10: How do you hope to answer question # 1 when we ask you again in another 10 years?
"I'm hoping to be enjoying my life, my wife, and kids and only acting when I really want to."
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