Y&R's Michelle Stafford (Phyllis)

Michelle joined LOVE SOAPS in its very first chat on Wednesday, June 26th, 2002!!!

"I became an actress because I went to acting class."

You've worked in theater, television and film. What do you prefer?

Your first job was on the short-lived afternoon soap, Tribes. Can you tell me about this experience?

"Tribes was my first job and it was really fun. I was happy to be working."

Do you remember your audition for Phyllis?

"Yes, I remember my audition for Phyllis. Bill Bell was clicking his pen the entire time. I left feeling like I didn't get the job."

What has been your favorite storyline on the soap?

"My favorite storyline on the soap was when I was seducing the shrink. All the stuff with Tim Reid."

What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you on the set?

"Nothing funny really happens on the set. It's pretty calm."

How was it like working with Michael Demian and Lauralee Bell? Do you know if either of them is about to come back?

"Great! They're both awesome humans. Lauralee is already back."

Why did you leave Y&R a few years ago?

"I left the show because my contract was up."

What did you do after leaving the show?

"After I left, I did TV shows & movies."

Can you tell me about your experience in working on the film Double Jeopardy?

"Working on Double Jeopardy was really fun. We worked in New Orleans and had a great time."

What made you come back to The Young and the Restless (and make your fans very happy)?

"I came back to Y & R because they asked me to come back and it was the right time."

Can you tell me about your funniest fan encounter?

"All the fan experiences are great. I don't really have a funniest one."

How has portraying Phyllis changed your life?

"Being on the show in general makes for a good life."

What was it like to win an Emmy for your work on The Young and the Restless?

"Winning the Emmy was a nice validation."

If you could crossover with your character - even for a guest appearance - to any of the other soaps - to a past or present storyline - which one would you choose, and why?

"I wouldn't cross over. I dig The Young and the Restless the most."

If you could bring three of your former costars back to Genoa City, who would you choose?

"Aaron Lustig, Aaron Lustig and Aaron Lustig [ex-Dr. Tim Reid]."

Soap Opera Digest named Phyllis and Jack Best Couple of 2001. Were you surprised at first, to learn that TPTB are pairing these characters together?

How has working with Peter Bergman been like?

Describe your perfect day off of work.

If you, Michelle, lived in Genoa City in real-life, where would you hangout in the most?

"The coffee house because there are a lot of cute boys."

If The Young and the Restless would write a character in your image, how would you describe it?

"A Y & R character in my image would be free-spirited, brazen, kind and she'd laugh all the time."

What can you tell me about William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, The Young and the Restless' creators?

(LOVE SOAPS! 's NOTE: CLICK HERE TO GO TO MY WEBSITE FOR THE BELLS)

What are your favorite charities, and how can fans help?

"Citizens Commission on Human Rights and various education and literary charities and the Children's Aid Society. Go to the links on my website as to how fans can help."

Do you have any upcoming projects you can share with your fans?

"Yes, I'll be on Judging Amy April 16th and I just finished a movie called "Lost"."

"No, I have never lived a real-life soap, thank God."

Given three wishes, what would you ask?

"3 wishes: That my grandmother could come back to life so that my mother could have one last converstation with her, that people wouldn't be plagued by their inner demons and that we could all trust eachother."

You are currently nominated for Soapy Lead Actress Of The Year at With Love To... The SOAPS! 's 1st Annual Soapy Awards. Any comments?

"I AM VERY HONORED!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!"

Would you be interested in a chat with your fans at LOVE SOAPS ? (http://lovesoaps.cjb.net) It would be VERY much appreciated by all of us!

"I would totally be interested in a chat with my fans at LOVE SOAPS."

[LOVE SOAPS! 's NOTE: STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!]

Is there anything you'd like to tell your fans?

"Anything else to tell fans: Keep on watching because without you guys I couldn't do this job anymore and that's the bottom line."


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