Question and Answer with Laura Wright --- Aug 11, 2004
1 - Why is Cassie still wearing "the ring"? Is it a personal choice by you, or do the writers have a plan for it? How would you like them to handle the ring issue?
Why am I still wearing the "The Ring" My choice I think that is the final letting go for Cassie and it's not like someone's putting another one on her finger- plus I wanted the writers to write something special when it was time. NOW that we finally have a writer and producer that GET it- watch and see what happens with "The Ring."
2 - Was it a coincidence that the box Edmund carried into the farmhouse was labeled "linens" or is that someone's idea of a joke? And did you two realize Edmund was wearing the linen closet shirt while carrying the linen box? Actually, he seems to wear that shirt every time...you know. Sorry, it's our job to notice these things.
The box that Edmund carried in the farm was a mistake by the prop department- It was the joke of the day- and please know everything you notice we notice- All the questions you guys ask- we ask too- we just can't always fix things.
3 - There's a lot of talk on the boards about whether Cassie should be with Edmund due to his past evil deeds. Many think she is acting out of character or has lost her mind, while others are loving it. To be honest, I don't know where I stand. I don't love it but I don't hate it. Cassie deserves better than the man Edmund was, but he clearly is not that man anymore. The start of the relationship seemed to be so rushed, no explanation of where the attraction came from, that to make it believable some of us had to come up with our own explanations: she lost her mind, she found religion, the abused child syndrome, etc. You know Cassie best, why do you think she can forgive him and more importantly, move onto a romantic relationship with him.
Edmund and Cassie- I do not have a problem with them being together- Not now -my problem was a year ago- not because they wanted to pair us together but because they never told the story( thank you John Conboy and Ellen Weston) I see why Cassie is with Edmund and yes I believe it started out because of Richard. And look it is a soap and it its my job to make whatever I'm given work - I love working with David he is so funny I start my day laughing and I leave laughing. And I have to say - I thought no one was going to like us together- and look how many people like the couple. And for the people who don't- Good- We'll get to make them happy when and if Cassie and Edmund break-up.
4 - For God's sake, WHEN are you and Edmund having another love scene????
We have a love scene coming up - Thanks to Janet Jackson and again John Conboy we can't do much of anything.
5 - What is your favorite Edmund and Cassie scene since the romance began? Would you like the show to make your storyline like that of Luke and Laura or Roger and Holly?
I think this kind of storyline is so much better than the fairytale because fans tend to invest more in these kind of stories. It helps the storyline because you and Edmund should be forbidden, and it just works because of the chemistry. You two just clicked from the start.
I loved the scenes when Cassie begged Edmund to stay at the farm house- when she made him dinner and he left- I thought they were very real- I don't know if I want them to be that big of a supercouple- there is a lot of pressure that comes with that and the fans have a hard time seeing you with anyone else- Look at the trouble that Danny and Michelle go through.
6 - I love the mother/daughter dynamic with Cassie and Tammy. Stephanie has been doing such an awesome job. Is there a particular mother/daughter story that you would like to see played out?
I love Stephanie- I love working with her- I think she is great- We have some very good stuff coming- that kind of involves a lot of people- can't wait.
7 - The last time Cassie and Dinah were together, Cassie didn't know martial arts though she did have a pretty mean punch. So Cassie and Dinah face off in a dark alley, who's walking out alive?
It is funny you guys bring up- the martial art thing because I did too- I think Dinah should know it too- It only makes thing more interesting and it keep us on an even playing field. Of course I think Cassie would walk out of the dark alley and Gina should think Dinah should.
8 - Where is Will? Even RJ gets to go to the park? How does everyone on the set like Michelle's new spunk?
Will who??? I ask that question all the time- All soap moms suck- When it is time for a story that involves Will we will see him. We love the NuMichelle and so does Nancy- It is such a great chance for an actress to get to do something else- I think she is doing great.
9 - If you could choose ANY storyline for Cassie, involving any other characters on the show, what would it be and who would it be with?
I really wanted to work with Peter Simon I love him and I loved working with him- I thought a love story with him would have been great.
10 - Now that you've had some scenes wearing your "princess" wardrobe (ball gowns and suits), do you miss those clothes or do you prefer Cassie to dress more casually?
I do not miss at all my Princess wardrobe at all- I think it is all beautiful but not me- or Cassie anymore.
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