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Laura Addicts
TANYA - WEBMISTRESS OF LAURA ADDICTS - SOAPY WEBSITE OF NOVEMBER 2001
How did you start watching GL?
"I started watching with my grandma when I was a child. I was probably about five at the time."
You said on your website you are a longtime viewer who had stopped watching GL, and then started again. Can you tell me why you stopped watching, and why you started again?
"I stopped watching because GL just no longer interested me. I really stopped when Kim Zimmer left, but at that time I only watched occassionally. I started watching when Laura Wright came on the show. I loved her on Loving. She brought me back and keeps me watching."
What are the best and worst changes you have seen on soaps?
"Best? Not really sure. Worst? Thats simple... Paul Rauch and the current PTB."
What has been your favorite storyline?
"Cassie storyline. Any of hers really, but I really liked the Cassie/Hart/Dinah storyline."
If you could bring back 3 characters who would you choose?
"Alonzo, Mindy (Krista Tesreau) and Noah Chase."
If you could play one character who would you choose?
"Cassie of course! :)"
If you lived in Springfield, where would you hangout in the most?
"Hmmm..... the park or the Jessup farm."
Who would have been your best friends the soap, and why?
"Cassie/Blake/Harley/Reva... because they always seem to have FUN!"
Who are your favorite soap actors and actresses? "Laura Wright (GL's Cassie), Kim Zimmer (GL's Reva), Kelly Ripa (AMC's Hayley), Brad Cole (GL's Richard), Paul Leyden (ATWT's Simon)."
Have you met ever met Laura? I saw you have posted messages from her on your website. Are you still in contact with her?
"YES I have had the pleasure of meeting Laura on 3 occasions and spent a little time with her all three times. I am in contact with her when she has time."
If you could give advices to three characters - who would you choose, and what would you advise them?
"Harley.... Loosen up and give Gus a chance.
"Reva..... forget Josh... go find Noah.
"BEth.... Geez Get a LIFE!!"
If you could write Cassie's upcoming storyline, what would you write?
"I would love to see Cassie search for her father. I think that her father should turn out to be Hawk. Sarah knew she couldn't afford another child so she put her up for adoption."
What is your wish for Guiding Light - and Cassie - for this year?
"Higher ratings and for Cassie a GREAT storyline."
Do you watch other soaps?
"Yes I watch all of the other CBS soaps."
Have you ever lived a real-life soap opera?
"God Yes... I was married once upon a time."
How did you think of the idea of opening up LauraAddicts?
"Actually Laura gave me the idea in a way. I was a member of BradAddicts before it was disbanned. We gave Brad Cole a tee shirt that said BradAddicts on it. Laura asked where hers was, so I came home and created LauraAddicts and sent her the shirt the next week."
Do you work on the website by yourself, or do you have co-webmasters?
"I do it all myself."
How long has the website been open?
"Almost 2 years now."
What are your your website's best features / sections?
"Everyone seems to enjoy the photos and articles. Also the exclusive photos."
What are your future plans for the website?
"I am in the process of obtaining the exclusive rights to some photos that hopefully will be added."
Do you have any other websites?
"No I don't."
Is there anything you'd like to tell your visitors?
"ENJOY!! And thank you for making LauraAddicts so popular."
Any comments about being nominated for LOVE SOAPS! 's Soapy Website Of The Year award?
"Its quite an honor to know that my members and visitors enjoy the site so much. I am very thankful for everyone."