Ask Kassie

October 2007

1. How do you feel about the recent remarriage of Todd and Blair?

KDP: I think it was sweet and beautiful and very heart felt.

 

2. Blair received 5 million for marrying Todd. What would you like to see Blair do with all that money?

KDP: Save it for when she needs to bail herself out of trouble.

 

3. Blair has matured in recent months and has been using her brain, not her body. Todd still seems to be impulsive most of the time. Do you think Blair really loves Todd the passionate way she did in the beginning of T&B or in some strange way is Todd just safe and familiar?

KDP: Yes I do think she loves Todd. Todd has been alitttle stressed out for some time and with good reason.

 

4. Tommy is a child born of rape. So was Blair. Do you think this will help bond her and Tommy or will it bring back all the memories of her youth and make it more difficult?

KDP: Good question and will have to see what Writer Ron has to say about it.

 

5. Do you ever see OLTL doing a story that involved bringing in some of the people from Blair's youth? Maybe a half sibling, father, or foster family member?

KDP: I think they have enough going on now with Langston and Starr and Jack and the new baby.


6. There are rumors that James will be returning to OLTL in November. Are these rumors true?

KDP: They are not ture unless Jimmy is keeping it a secret from me.

 

7. So much is written about you and TSJ and your personal relationship behind scenes. Recently in SOD Trevor said you have one of the best souls of anyone he had ever met and how much he enjoyed working with you. Can you clarify for fans the relationship you have with Trevor?

KDP: Trevor and I are good friends and I think he is great to work with. We share different opinions about TnB sometimes but I think we make our story work for both of us.

 

8. Do these rumors ever get in the way of your friendship and working relationship or it is just part of the territory?

KDP: I don't know what rumors you are talking about. Trevor has voiced frustrations about the writing of TnB in the past and those were his opinions. Just as the fans get frustrated by repeating stroy... we do to.

 

9. REG and you were roommates at OLTL and you have said she is your best friend. Do you ever talk to her and if so how is she doing... and is there any chance we will ever get her back in LLanview any time soon?

KDP: She is still my buddy and she is doing a new show for Fox with Parker Posie.

 

10. Do you have another roommate yet?

KDP: Just got a new one. Justice... Sarah.


11. This year makes 14 years you have played Blair. Through that time you have said goodbye to many faces and friends. Are there any of our co stars that you have stayed in touch with and does it ever get easier to say good-bye?

KDP: There are many I've missed.

 

12. What was the best thing about playing Blair in the beginning?

KDP: The challenge of making the re cast work for the fans and network.

 

13. What is the best part of playing Blair now?

KDP: The challenge of keeping the character fresh and fun.

 

14. JQ was on AMC. Was he a natural and how much different was it sitting there as a parent watching your child as opposed to acing yourself?

KDP: I thought JQ did a great job and many of you sent such nice emails. It was tough to watch him work.... I know I more nervous than he was.


15. Many people were surprised at how well JQ's speech was and learned about cochlear implants for the first time. Does JQ understand what his a testament he is to the other people going through this and to parents who are facing it and can see the progress he has made? That he gives so many hope...

KDP: I don't think soooo. He's just being JQ.

 

16. Your new CD ,"I want To Love You" is doing great and getting radio play around the country. What can fans do to help with fan support?

KDP: Call you local country station and request it and if they play it.... request it again.

 

17. Will it be available at SSW?

KDP: Yes, And I've pre signed them so you can get the CD already autographed and I can personalize it for you down there.

 

18. You and Trevor St John have an appearance in Florida this weekend. When you go to fan events are most of the fans T&Bers?

KDP: Yes, we have a very strong following and a great many TnB fans.

 

19. Would you like to do more of these and how can fans in other parts of the country get the two of you at their mall's?

KDP: We'd love to come.... but we have to be invited.

 

20. Would you like to say anything to your fans?

KDP: Thanks for the continued support. I've got a lot going on right now and I can't tell you how great it is to know that many of you have seen the PBS show and like it and many of you are going out and working so hard to promote this new CD and I really would not have the success if it were not for You. So THANK YOU.