GENERAL HOSPITAL Star Lisa LoCicero Reveals What it’s Really Like Working With Maurice Benard!

Q: Do you have a favorite storyline that you’ve done?

A: Probably Sonny shooting Dante.

Q: Do you have any side projects going on?

A: Little baby keeping me pretty busy at the moment…

Q: How difficult is it to remember your scenes? And do you ever practice with whoever it is that you are interacting with?

A: I always try to run lines. For me, the blocking is the hardest thing to remember when I’m involved in the scene.

Q: Is there someone you haven’t worked with yet that you would like to work with?

A: Always loved working with Michael Easton (Finn) on OLTL. Would love scenes with him as Olivia!

Q: Has any of Olivia’s wardrobe made it home to yours? You always look so fabulous!

A: Yes! And when I had baby fat on, I brought a bunch of my own stretchy dresses!

Q: What similarities do you share with your character?

A: Both have two kids we’d do anything for.

Q: What’s your favorite Sonny/Olivia scene?

A: Talking in Metro Court about our past in Bensonhurst when Sonny gave Olivia a necklace. Our first day on the show.

Q: Any news yet regarding next Habitat For Humanity GH build? I went two years ago and would love to go again.

A: Waiting for spring vacation schedule! But it is happening this spring! Hopefully a big new build site!

Q: I love it when you & Emme Rylan (Lulu) share scenes. There's never enough Olivia/Lulu! Any chance we'll get more of those?

A: Very soon!

Q: What’s your favorite part of working with Maurice Benard (Sonny)?

A: Everything! You can’t play a false moment with Maurice. He brings out the best in every scene partner!

Q: Do you ever get to add a comment or line into your script to show your own personality?

A: Whenever they let me!

Q: Would Olivia accept Ned’s proposal if he ever asked? Love to see them as a couple living in the Quartermaine mansion!

A: Who wouldn’t? It’s Wally Kurth (Ned)!

Q: Do you think Olivia will sue for full custody now that Julian has gone off the rails?

A: I know she’ll do whatever she has to do to protect her baby!

Q: What is your favorite mother and son scene between Olivia and Dante?

A: Couldn’t pick a favorite.

Q: Has there ever been any scenes that you’ve done that were emotionally overwhelming for you in real life?

A: Connie death scenes. Hated the way they turned out. Looked phony, but I was really just very upset seeing my girl Kelly Sullivan (Connie) dead.

Q: Are you just as feisty as Olivia?

A: Not even close.