GENERAL HOSPITAL Star Maurice Benard Answers Fans’ Questions!

Q: Have you and Steve Burton (ex-Jason; Dylan, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS) kept in touch?

A: Just talked to him yesterday. He’s my brother.

Q: Was it hard to decide to bring your Bipolar Disorder on screen? It’s very helpful for those that don’t understand it. Thanks!

A: It’s been worth everything.

Q: How do you feel with Ingo Rademacher (Jax) coming back to GH?

A: Let the games begin! Ingo and I are friends.

Q: Who is your favorite leading lady that you’ve ever worked with on GH?

A: Avery [played by twins Ava and Grace Scarola].

Q: What is your favorite thing to do outside of acting and being with family?

A: Boxing.

Q: What do you like the best about playing Sonny?

A: He takes nothing from nobody!

Q: When playing the emotions of a scene, is it easy to channel whatever emotion is required for that scene?

A: I usually go to my own life.

Q: Do you have another movie coming up soon?

A: I just finished a film called Hold On. Had a great experience.

Q: Loved you in The Ghost and the Whale. Have you been enjoying your time off?

A: Glad you liked the film. Love my time off!

Q: Did you have anything to do with Morgan having Bipolar Disorder?

A: No, that was Frank [Valentini]’s idea, the executive producer. Very smart.

Q: Sorry if this is too personal, but what do you do if your mood just sinks for no reason? How do you handle it?

A: Don’t stop doing everything you were doing. Working out, reading, getting out of the house…

Q: What direction do you see Sonny going next?

A: I think I’ve done it all.