Jonathan Jackson and Anthony Geary Interview
Portraying GH’s unconventional Luke Spencer and
his spirited progeny Lucky has inspired a
special closeness and camaraderie between Anthony
Geary and Jonathan Jackson. When Soap Opera
Weekly proposed that the actors interview each
other, both were eager to tackle the
assignment. Relaxing in a friend’s Hollywood
apartment, the pair discussed a wide range of
topics.
Jonathan Jackson: So how did you come about creating
Lucky?
Anthony Geary: I think you created the character of
Lucky. But if you would like to go there,
sure, I had something to do with the story
that brought us all back. But Lucky was a
historical fact. The last show on GH on which
the audience say Luke and Laura together, Laura
was pregnant. She told Luke about it. I’ll
never forget doing that scene. Genie (Francis
who plays Laura) had no children at t he time,
and is was the first time she ever said those
words to a man. She was so incredible that
day. So beautiful. I’ll never forget how
excited she was. I got swept away in it and
thought afterward : I’ll never forget that.
Nobody will ever tell me they are going to
have my baby, and if they ever do, I will
never fell like that. But the feeling of the
moment was extraordinary. That’s why you are
such a living, breathing miracle of fantasy.
What question led me to this rhapsody?
JJ: About creating Lucky...
AG: I didn’t have anything to do with him,
except that scene. When we talked about coming
back, there was, of course, one child.
AG: I have never painted life as an actor
as fabulous.
JJ: No, I don’t think it is.
AG: Good, At least I’ve given you that
start. I think it’s amazing that after this
time of working with someone as cynical as me
you still have a joy of acting. About a year
ago Genie and I were talking about this. She
felt we should be careful around you, as a
young man just starting in the business not to
(subject you to) all these sour grapes. It’s
not quite fair. But I think you’ve managed to
push that plate away very well.
JJ: Believe it or not...what’s the word?
AG: Cynicism
JJ: Through all your cynicism...
AG: A cynic is a romantic who’s seen the
world. In years to come you’ll remember that.
JJ: Yes, I will. But through all of your
cynicism, you and Genie have been the best part
of what I’ve done so far as an actor. I’ve
always felt support from you guys. And whether
you admit it or not, you still enjoy it. You
enjoy rewriting some of the stuff, even if you
act like it’s a pain in the ass.
AG: I do like that line.
JJ: And you like a good scene. It still
fills a part of your heart.
AG: You know what, Jonathan? You see that
because often my cynicism won’t play with you,
because you’re fresh. You’re alive. You’re
looking for the reality of the moment. And
that’s a girf to the cynic any time of the
day. So the gift has gone both ways, and
Genie would agree if she were here. Genie is
a much more idealistic actor than I am. She
needs more truth out of the moment than I do.
My life is more a fantasy, therefore I can
tap dance around the moment. She can’t and I
love her for that. I think you’re more like
her. Idealistic is good. I do enjoy it. I am
idealistic, but I’m also...old!
Big thanks to Nancy for typing this up and sending it to me!