OnlineHost: Welcome! Today we're talking with Becky Herbst, GH's Liz Webber.Currently, Liz is helping Lucky and Nikolas in their quest to uncover Emily's blackmailer. Liz is also enjoying a budding romance with Lucky, who helped
her through her greatest crisis. Welcome Becky!
ABCStar: Hi everyone. This is ABCTim. Becky is on the phone with me and from now on, the words will be hers. Let's take the first question.....
Question: Becky, do you have an email address where the fans can communicate with you?
ABCStar: No, I don't unfortunately. I don't spend as much time on the computer as I would like to.
Question: Are you and Jonathan Jackson going out?
ABCStar: No, we're not. We're just good friends.
Question: I read that you were dating Ingo. Are you still dating him?
ABCStar: No, we're not dating either.
Question: Do you like the way your storyline is evolving?
ABCStar: Yes I do. I'm really enjoying the storyline. It gives me a chance to play Liz in several different ways.
Question: Is this whole blackmailer story line going to let us know who raped
Liz?
ABCStar: You'll will have to wait and see!
Question: Becky, really love your portrayal of Elizabeth Webber. Looks like Emmy material to me. Read in your bio on GH web site you have many animals. What do you have and what is your favorite?
ABCStar: I have 4 cats, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit and 1 squirrel. The squirrel is definitely my baby.
Question: Who do you see as a possible mate for Liz besides Lucky? From Jenrumor
ABCStar: Elizabeth doesn't have eyes for anyone else.
Question: Is there any actor on the show that you would like to work with that you haven't worked with yet or you don't often get a chance to work with?
ABCStar: Billy Warlock (AJ). I think he's an amazing actor.
Question: What is it like working with Jonathan Jackson?
ABCStar: I couldn't have asked for a better acting partner.
Question: Becky, I have a 13 year old daughter and she loves you guys. Are
you proud of the story line? It is so true to life, was it hard to do?
Mommyboop
ABCStar: I'm extremely proud at the direction the storyline has taken. I feel
that it has helped several young women out there cope with rape as I learned in my fan mail.
Question: Hi Becky. I am Kourtney. My questions are, How has General Hospital impacted and changed your life? Do you plan on staying on the show for a long time? And is it hard to not blush being around all of those hot
guys on the set?
ABCStar: I feel blessed being part of the GH family. As an actor, I'm grateful I have a steady job. And yes, I blush everyday when I go to work.
Question: Hey, what is your favorite tv show?
ABCStar: Ally McBeal. I'd love to be on a show like that one day.
Question: Becky, I read somewhere that you do quite a bit of impressive sewing.....could you offer me any tips, as I am a first-time quilter....making
a quilt for my best friend's first baby. You and Jonathan are
FABULOUS!! What are your other interests?
ABCStar: I don't have any specific tips because I am a beginner myself.Everything I learned I learned from my mother. I love to do interior
designing.
Question: Is there anything particular story you would like to see your character have?
ABCStar: I would like to the budding romance between Lucky and Liz move into something greater.
Question: What are Tyler Christopher and Amber Tamblyn like to work with?
ABCStar: Amber is a little ball of energy. She brings a lot of life to the set. Tyler is a comedian in his own quiet way.
Question: What has been your favorite character to play yet in your career?
ABCStar: Definitely Elizabeth Webber because playing her allows me to stretch my acting abilities.
Question: Becky, do you sing at all, and do you know of any secrets for a starter to get started. (or any helpful info?)
ABCStar: I have the worst voice in the world!
Question: Becky...who was your biggest influence in your life?
ABCStar: My mother -- I wouldn't be where I am today without her and the support of my family.
Question: Becky, how old are you, and what's you zodiac sign?
ABCStar: I'm 21 and a Taurus.
Question: Your acting has been phenomenal throughout the entire rape storyline. What would winning an Emmy mean to you?
ABCStar: It's a little premature to think about it at this point, but
it would be one of my greatest achievements so far.
Question: Hi Becky. You are a great actress. What was your first acting experience?
ABCStar: I was 6 years old and I did a commercial for Banner toilet paper.
Question: You are such a gifted actress! Your storyline is so real! Was it hard to portray such a difference in your character?
ABCStar: Thank you. Yes is was difficult but the challenge was
exciting.
Question: Becky, I really enjoy your work on GH and I think that you and Lucky make a wonderful couple. Do you think that Liz will ever find closure with her rape?
ABCStar: Even if she does find out who her rapist is, it will always remain a part of her life. I don't think people who have been raped find 100% closure.
Question: What is it like playing someone younger that you are?
ABCStar: Considering the fact that I look so much younger than I really am, I have never played my real age. Since I was 15 at one point in my life, it comes naturally to me.
Question: Hi Becky, do you have a favorite scene you've done at GH so far? By the way, you've been incredible, it's a joy to watch you and Jonathan. :-) Jen
ABCStar: There are some scenes airing in the next couple of weeks that mean the most to me.
Question: Will you be at soap weekend?
ABCStar: Yes. I'm very excited to be going to Super Soap Weekend!
Question: Your scenes with Genie Francis have been great. What is she like to work with?
ABCStar: I love working with Genie. We connect really well during our scenes.
Question: Becky, have you ever considered going into modeling?
ABCStar: Never. Modeling has never been my thing.
Question: Becky what should the viewers expect to see in the future for Lucky and Liz?
ABCStar: You'll have to stay tuned!
Question: How many times did you shoot the first kiss scene?
ABCStar: Three times. Jonathan came up with some great ideas and we tried it his way a few times. That is what ended up airing.
Question: What kind of music do you listen to Becky?
ABCStar: All kinds, except for hard rock. I am partial to music I can dance to and country music.
Question: I am sure I remember you on a sitcom as someones friend maybe? What other acting jobs may I be thinking of?
ABCStar: I've done several small parts on sitcoms. I did 7 episodes of Brotherly Love. I also did Boy Meets World, Step By Step and Sister, Sister.
Question: Are you dating anyone?
ABCStar: No, I'm not at the moment.
Question: Is GH the first soap you have ever been on?
ABCStar: No, I did a bit part playing an AIDS patient on Days Of Our Lives.
Question: What are you dressing up as for Halloween?
ABCStar: I haven't decided yet but I'm thinking about being an angel, a fairy or a super hero.
Question: Becky, do you think you'll be in any movies sometime?
ABCStar: Of course I would love to do movies one day, especially period pieces.
Question: How did you start acting? Did you take classes?
ABCStar: I started by doing commercials as a child.
Question: The whole GH cast is really talented. How does it feel
working with such an incredible cast?
ABCStar: I was extremely intimidated to work with Tony Geary and Genie Francis in the beginning but that changed. I feel so blessed and privileged to work with this incredible cast.
Question: Hey Rebecca! I totally loved the way you did the rape storyline. Did you have to research anything like Kimberly McCullough did for her AIDS
storyline?
ABCStar: I spent hours on the phone with the writer, Michele Val Jean, who is a rape survivor herself.
Question: Do you or anyone from GH ever read the GH message boards and if so what do you think?
ABCStar: No, I don't read them.
Question: Was it really embarrassing doing your first kissing scene with "Lucky"?
ABCStar: Embarrassed isn't the word, but I couldn't have been more nervous.
Question: Do you like the new Liz or the old bad girl Liz better?
ABCStar: I like the new Liz, but that bad girl didn't completely go
away.
Question: Are you and Ingo Rademacher good friends off the show?
ABCStar: Extremely good friends.
Question: Did pretending to be raped (Liz) change the way you look at things?
ABCStar: Absolutely. I'm more aware of where I am and who I'm with.
Question: Who do you hang out with on the show?
ABCStar: I hang out with Amber Tamblyn and Ingo.
Question: Becky, what did it take for you to prep for the role you play as a rape victim? Cynthia
ABCStar: I tried not to think about it until I actually had to do it.
When the time came, I just wanted to do it and get it over with.
Question: What's your favorite aspect of your character?
ABCStar: I like that she has a spirited yet devious side to her.
Through the course of the past 6 months I like the fact she's become a more compassionate and emotional 15 year old.
ABCStar: ABCTim here. We have time for one more.....
Question: How do you spend your spare time?
ABCStar: I enjoy staying at home and doing anything outdoors. I love to roller blade!
ABCStar: Thanks for joining us everyone! See you at Super Soap!