Ask Kassie

January 2006

1. Are you happy with the direction Blair is going in?

KDP: That's hard for me to answer...I find that it is out of character for Blair to turn her back on Todd for the Murder of Margaret and the Baby...she wanted to kill her herself. But this is the direction the writers and producer have chosen to go...so I'm enjoying the different actors I'm getting to work with. I have been isolated with Todd for so long...it's fun to work with Renee' , Paul, Robin, and I always love working with Trevor and we are getting to play some tough stuff and it's fun.

2. Why do you think Blair feels so dependant on Spencer?

KDP: NO one....NO ONE...is standing by Todd. Spencer has been there for Blair in her time of need. and I think she is so wrapped up in her own pain..she does not realize she is being played....You guys get to see how bad Spence is...Blair only gets to see the good.

3. Blair is an ace investigative reporter. She even figured out Todd was a Lord before anyone. Do you think we will ever see that side of Blair again? Would you like to see it?

KDP: I have know idea what they have in store. The Blair of old may be dead and gone...i don't know.

4. To many, it makes no sense for Blair to be drawn so close to Spencer Is it hard for you to play this version of Blair?

KDP: I feel she would never have turned her back on Todd for that...Maybe cheating on her...because that would be betrayal...like with Tea'.

5. Many of daytimes leading ladies in their 40s have been reduced to reoccurring. Why do you think you have been more fortunate than most?

KDP: I'm lucky to have a great fan base and a character that still rocks...even when she is down.

6 Online recently there has been a lot of talk about Roger returning to OLTL as Todd and Trevor's Todd being outed as Walker. Do you think the T&B of Roger and Kassie is a very different Todd than the T&B of Trevor and Kassie?

KDP: Roger is not coming back. I think the old TnB is very different for the new TnB....because we have different writers...more than because there are different actors playing the role.

7. You donated Simply Love to the One Life, Many Voices Hurricane Relief CD. What made your cast come together to do this project?

KDP: Robin Strasser and her persistent love.

8. How did you choose Simply Love as your contribution?

KDP: Robin thought it would be good.

9. Do you have any plans to sing on the show?
KDP: I have plans...the show doesn't anytime soon.

10. Any new music coming out

KDP: I think I'll start working on a new Cd this year.

11. How is James and JQ

KDP: My guys are great and Jim sends his love.

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