GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Kathleen Gati Dishes Bringing Kelly Thiebaud Back as Britt!

Q: I was shocked when I first heard you talk as you — where’s the accent? Amazing! Is it your idea?

A: The role was a Swiss German woman. So I auditioned with an accent.

Q: Is Dr. O in love with or attracted to Franco? She’s awful possessive of him and anti-Elizabeth.

A: Dr. O isn’t in love with Franco, but he’s her only friend and she’s very protective of him!

Q: I am so glad your two days on GH turned into over four-and-a-half years! Praying we see many more years of Dr. O!

A: Thank you! It has been and continues to be a delightful surprise!

Q: Have you ever been to Montreal, Quebec, Canada?

A: I was born in Montreal, and lived there until I was nine, then moved to Victoria before moving to New York!

Q: What was it like working with Ian Buchanan (Duke)?

A: Another favorite actor with whom I adored working with! Had a blast being tied up together!

Q: If you could choose one A-list celebrity to make an appearance on GH, who would it be?

A: I adore Kelsey Grammer, Judi Dench, John Lithgow, Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett… the list is endless!

Q: I loved your and Finola Hughes’ (Anna) scenes. Do you think you could ever be friends?

A: Don’t think the characters will ever be “friends” because Dr. O is so stubborn! But the sparring is fun!

Q: Who would you like to see as Nathan’s father? It’s a story we’re so keen on GH exploring!

A: Trust me, I’m also very keen on knowing who I schtooped to have such a lovely son as Ryan Paevey (Nathan)!

Q: I would love to see some scenes with Dr. O spending time with Felicia and Mac. That would be a hoot!

A: Totally agree! They interacted for the first time at the wedding. Fun!

Q: Who haven’t you worked with that you would like to work with?

A: I’d love to work with Tonja Walker (Olivia), James Patrick Stuart (Valentin), and a few others! Slowly working my way through the gang!

Q: I love Dr. O! Does she have any dastardly deeds planned for anyone anytime soon?

A: I hope so!

Q: What was your first acting job?

A: My first acting job was when I was three years old, and played a rat in a play: The Pied Piper of Hamlin!

Q: Do you find yourself acting motherly towards Ryan Paevey (Nathan) off set as well? Mutterly advice?

A: I definitely act motherly towards Ryan. Much to his chagrin, probably!

Q: Will we see Dr. O at the Nurses Ball this year?

A: I hope so! Stay tuned… as will I!

Q: What is it like working with Jane Elliot (Tracy)?

A: Jane is a brilliant actress! I am always honored when I get to work with her!

Q: Do you see your on-screen daughter, Britt coming back?

A: Not sure, I think Kelly Thiebaud (Britt) is getting married soon! Very happy for her, and always hope Britt will return!

Q: What do you think of the film angles and editing style of the film crew? Does it affect how you play a scene?

A: An actor’s job is to be true to the material. The rest is up to the director and production!

Q: What was it like to work with Anthony Geary (ex-Luke)?

A: Anthony Geary was my first partner on GH and I fell in love with him and the show! He was fantastic!

Q: If you could time travel, would you go forward or backward?

A: I feel I should’ve been born a long time ago in another era, but it’s better being a woman today!

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