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GL's Crystal Chappell (Olivia; ex-Maggie, OLTL; ex-Carly, DAYS)
Your family moved around a lot when you were growing up. How was it like always being on the move?
"I never felt like I came from anywhere and at times it could be lonely. But as an adult, I find I adapt pretty easily to new environments. That's the good that came out of that."
What is your favorite memory from those days?
"Living in different homes and creating spaces for myself."
In college, you studied computer science and journalism and worked as an aerobics instructor. What made you decide to become an actress?
"I've always wanted to be an actress, but was too afraid to commit to it. That's why I studied other things and I'm glad I did."
Congratulations on your Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress!! How did you feel when you heard about it?
"I felt stunned and excited and I'm glad to be working."
You've done theatre, daytime TV, primetime TV and films. What do you prefer?
"They are all different and they are all fun, but I like the schedule of daytime so I have time for my family weeknights and on the weekends."
What is your favorite charity and how can your fans help?
"Any organization that supports children and healthy development."
How did you and your husband, soap vet Michael Sabatino (ex-Vince, GL; ex-Peter, ATWT; ex-Phillip, Sunset Beach; ex-Dr. Kinder, AMC; ex-Anthony, B&B; ex-Lawrence, DAYS), first meet and fall in love?
"On the set of “Days of Our Lives.” He was my first on-screen kiss."
What is Michael doing these days?
"Still acting and being a Daddy."
What does your son Jake think about his mom and dad being on television?
"My character Olivia once left a scene and Jake started crying."
Would you like Jake to become an actor?
"Only if he is really willing to work at it."
Can you tell me about your experience at “All My Children” and “Santa Barbara?”
"I never worked on 'All My Children,' and on 'Santa Barbara,' I really enjoyed working with Marcy Walker [Eden; AMC's Liza) and A Martinez [Cruz; GH's Roy]."
What are you best memories from your days on “Days of Our Lives” and “One Life to Live?”
"Carly and Maggie were very different, but a lot of fun."
Do you still talk to anyone from these soaps?
"Yes, Hillary B. Smith (Nora, “One Life to Live”) is a close friend."
Can you describe your funniest fan encounter?
"People look a little afraid of me sometimes because they think I am Olivia!"
Which of the soap characters have you most enjoyed portraying?
"The one I am playing now. It's fun to be bad."
What are the best and worst things about playing Olivia?
"The best is I get paid to be bitchy and the worst would be that people look a little afraid of me sometimes because they think I am Olivia."
If you, Crystal, had lived in Springfield in real-life, which place would you hangout in the
most?
"I guess the Spaulding mansion. I wouldn't mind having a few servants."
If you could work with three of your former co-stars again, who would you choose?
"My husband Michael Sabatino, Hillary B. Smith and probably Thorsten Kaye [PC's Ian; ex-Patrick, OLTL]."
Who would you like to work with on Guiding Light that you haven't worked with yet?
"I'd love to work with Jordan Clarke [Billy] more."
How has working with Robert Newman (Josh) been like? How is he like in real-life?
"He's fantastic to work with and he's fantastic in real-life too."
How have soaps changed your life?
"I'm having fun and getting paid for something I love to do. I have a good life."
What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you on a set?
"Every day that I am working with Ron Raines [Alan] is funny. He is hilarious."
Would you be interested in a chat with your fans at LOVE SOAPS?
"Sure, absolutely, I'd love to."
Do you know what Bobbie Eakes (ex-Macy, B&B) is doing these days?
"I believe she is working on promoting the release of her new album."
I read you once wrote poems. Do you still write? Is there a poem you can share with your fans?
"I haven't written anything in a long time. I have been watching a lot of children's shows and singing by ABC's."
Do you have any future plans you can tell about?
"To continue working on Guiding Light and maybe have another baby down the road."
If Guiding Light were to write a character in your image, how would you describe it?
"A tired mother in desperate need of a massage, but with perfectly applied Lipstick. It's a soap after all."
Given three wishes, what would you ask?
"To stop the war, To stop the war, To stop the war."
Is there anything you'd like to tell your fans?
"I appreciate you more than I could ever tell you."
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