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!