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The run-up to GENERAL HOSPITAL's Patrick taking a second swing at matrimony points out just how much Dr. Patrick Drake, ace neurosurgeon, has changed over the last year. His development has meant a lot of heavy lifting, acting-wise, for Jason Thompson, who has not been shy about showing the imperfect and vulnerable sides of the dashing Dr. Drake.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL's Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) is one busy lady, as she's currently dividing her time between Port Charles, Ancient Greece and Never Never Land. We'll let her explain....
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Ric has been steadily drawn deeper into the web of Zacchara intrigue — especially thanks to black widow Claudia. But Rick Hearst insists Ric is going in with his eyes wide open (and a plan of his own).
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GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jason Thompson may be best known for the role of Patrick, but the actor is branching out behind the camera, as well. Thompson is the executive producer of a new documentary that's currently hitting the festival circuits.
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As if she's not busy enough appearing on GENERAL HOSPITAL, GH: NIGHT SHIFT and HOW TO GET THAT LOOK on The Style Network, actress, author and activist Finola Hughes (Anna) has taken on yet another job — as the new spokesperson for Aller-Ease.
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As befits a wordsmith, GENERAL HOSPITAL head writer Robert Guza Jr. had plenty to say about what to expect on his soap this fall — far more than we could fit in print. Here, we give him some more room to run...
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John J. York's GENERAL HOSPITAL character, Mac, appeared on GH: NIGHT SHIFT to support his brother, Robert, during colon surgery earlier this month. Robert ended up with a colostomy. York saw an opportunity to raise awareness about serious yet little-discussed diseases like colon cancer, Crohn's disease and colitis.
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Laura Wright has been working hard to keep up with Carly's hectic storylines on GENERAL HOSPITAL, which right now finds her and Jax at yet another crossroads. Here, Wright talks about the rewards of being on the front burner...
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Spinelli may have achieved his heart's desire when he finally slept with Maxie, but that doesn't mean the battle of the sexes is over. Here, Bradford Anderson talks about his unique place in the cast, and Spinelli's role in the GENERAL HOSPITAL universe.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jax is learning the hard way that there is a difference between his idea of talking something out and Carly's idea of talking something out. Here, Laura Wright explains why Carly is hung up on her husband kissing Kate.
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You had to be under a rock to miss the recent headlines about the soap "war" over Finola Hughes (Anna, GH). Though the actress was set to recur on GH this summer, Y&R wanted her for a brief stint in June as Zara. However, when ABC got wind of the request, they asked the actress to stay put, citing a big summer story they'd planned for her. Hughes complied. Well, Anna's back in Port Charles and Rick Springfield (Noah/Eli) is on his way. What lies ahead?
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GENERAL HOSPITAL's Bradford Anderson explains why he believes fan events are so fun — and why Damian Spinelli has retired from public appearances for good.
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In honor of Father's Day, June 15, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jason Thompson discusses what Patrick has learned about impending fatherhood, being a son, and love.
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After a long past with bad boys — namely mobsters Sonny and Jason — GENERAL HOSPITAL's Sam fell hard for one of Port Charles' "finest" citizens: cop Lucky Spencer. But did anyone really expect the manipulative little vixen to sustain a romance with a nice guy? Kelly Monaco weighs in on her character's botched romance.
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As you'll see in the 2/12 issue of Digest, on sale 2/5, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) nabbed our Performer Of The Week honors along with on-screen cohort Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis). Here, the actress addresses what went into that hit pairing — and reveals her "novel" new gig.
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Making her daytime debut at the tender age of 7, Kimberly McCullough was immediately embraced by GENERAL HOSPITAL fans. Over the years they've watched little Robin Scorpio grow from a precocious little girl into a strong, honorable woman. Here, she shares the top five Port Charles moments she will never forget.
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While his GENERAL HOSPITAL alter ego Trevor Lansing has a checkered past — and present, for that matter — filled with violence and mobsters, Stephen Macht has a much more respectable history.
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Rick Springfield (Noah, GH) took time out of his busy touring schedule to check in with Soap Opera Digest regarding his new CD, Christmas With You. You can find more info on Springfield's very first holiday album in our gift guide in the December 25 issue, on sale December 18.
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Since debuting as the volatile son of certifiably insane mobster Anthony Zacchara, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Brandon Barash has been enjoying his walk on the wild side.
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On GENERAL HOSPITAL, Coop may be living single, but in real life, his portrayer, Jason Gerhardt, is a devoted family man. In the 11/13 issue of Digest, he's the subject of FOCUS ON... but as you'll see, there's much more to this hot young actor than meets the eye.
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On GENERAL HOSPITAL, stage and screen vet Stephen Macht plays powerful mob lawyer Trevor Lansing, who happens to be a horrible father to his son, Ric, and stepson Sonny. Here, the actor waxes poetic on his larger-than-life alter ego, and boasts about his own real-life boy.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL's Sebastian Roche (Jerry Jacks) is a man with an intriguing past. Born in Paris, he spent six years as a teen on a sailboat with his family, traveling from France to Africa to South America to the Caribbean before finally settling in New York. Here, Roche, who speaks French, Spanish and Italian, discusses his life — in English.
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Kent Masters King is a master of the mind on GENERAL HOSPITAL, doling out advice as psychiatrist Lainey Winters. In real life, the actress is a master of the body, having learned how to protect herself in any situation, courtesy of a martial arts technique called bojuka.
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Sonny Corinthos has had his share of lawyers and ladies over the years, but he's finally met his match in razor-sharp attorney Diane Miller. Carolyn Hennesy, who debuted in the role in early 2007, has been garnering rave reviews defending the macho mobster and his cronies and enjoying every minute of it.
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On GENERAL HOSPITAL, the Quartermaines bid their beloved Dillon farewell as the young man headed West to roll the dice in Hollywood. In real life, Scott Clifton plans to give his musical ambitions a go, but we'll let him tell you...
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Steve Burton debuted on GENERAL HOSPITAL as straight-laced, aspiring doctor Jason Quartermaine, the pride and joy of his wealthy family. Then, a brain injury transformed him into mob man Jason Morgan. Needless to say, it's been an interesting and unforgettable ride. Now, Burton shares his five most memorable Jason moments.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL's Ric Lansing is a loser at love — and just about everything else. With two failed marriages under his belt, he is suddenly single and on the prowl for a new woman. Rick Hearst weighs in on the state of Ric's love life and what he would like to see in his character's future.
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Since we last saw her on GENERAL HOSPITAL in November of 2006, Genie Francis (ex-Laura) has landed a new job. The Maine resident is now the spokesperson for the Medifast weight loss program. Here, the actress explains how that happened, and what she credits for looking and feeling so fabulous.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL's newest cast member, Logan Hayes, is an arrogant hothead with daddy issues. What's his portrayer like? Meet Josh Duhon, the young actor from the Lone Star state who brings the bad boy to life.
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When Ted King (ex-Alcazar) gave Digest the exclusive about his exit from GH, we had so much great material that all of it didn't make it into the issue. Here's more about how the actor feels leaving Port Charles behind and what's ahead in the future.
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Julie Marie Berman has come a long way since her GENERAL HOSPITAL debut as Lulu Spencer in 2005. Not only is the 23-year-old actress a college graduate, she has earned an Outstanding Younger Actress daytime Emmy nomination for her first soap gig.
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Inheriting the role of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Emily Quartermaine from powerhouse actress Amber Tamblyn was a daunting task, but Natalia Livingston has made the character her own. Read on for her list of the top five Port Charles moments she'll always remember.
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Admit it! When Bradford Anderson first breathed life into this quirky creation, you thought he was cloying and annoying. We confess — we did. But thanks to the magic of his portrayer, Bradford Anderson, Spinelli grew on us. Read on for more about the man beneath that grungy knit cap.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Steve Burton (Jason) finds himself at the heart of a complicated quadrangle, and he's trying hard to reconcile with it. Elizabeth is pregnant with Jason's baby, but passing it off as new husband Lucky’s. Jason, who knows the truth, has agreed to keep mum to protect his child and live-in love, Sam.
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Stuart Damon took his last breath as Alan Quartermaine last month in a heartbreaking story turn that shocked GENERAL HOSPITAL fans, castmates and the actor alike. Damon weighs in on those difficult last scenes and the surprise reprieve — the opportunity to portray Alan's ghost — that's got him hoping his days in Port Charles aren't numbered.
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This week during the Metro Court hostage crisis on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Emily was forced into a Sophie's Choice situation when diabolical Mr. Craig made the med student choose who she could save. Here, Natalia Livingston talks about Em's dilemma and what it's really like to tape those action sequences.
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When GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jason Thompson (Patrick) heard he was trading places with a first-grade teacher as part of ABC's FANtastic February, he wasn't even a tad hesitant. "I was excited. It was a perfect fit for me, because I love being around kids," smiles Thompson.
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In 1996, Jason Quartermaine was set to follow in his family's medical footsteps until a car crash caused by his drunken brother, AJ, left the young man with irreparable brain damage. Jason underwent a severe personality transformation... Here, Steve Burton reflects on the changes in Jason through the years.
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Take a few minutes with GH's Rebecca Herbst, who sat down with Weekly to discuss her grown-up storyline, her start in Port Charles and her knack for whipping up homemade party gowns.
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It's been over a year since Julie Marie Berman debuted as GENERAL HOSPITAL's Lesley Lu Spencer, better known as Lulu. So far it's been a wonderful ride, culminating in finally meeting and working with daytime icon Genie Francis (Laura). Here, Berman weighs in on what it was like being part of Luke and Laura's 25th wedding anniversary celebration.
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