SOAP OPERA DIGEST
December 21, 1999

Take Five

SOD: If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be?
AS: "I suppose I would try to be less sensitive. I think I overreact to criticism. And even though I am aware of it logically, it still hurts. I wish I could overcome that flow."

SOD: What do you dream about?
AS: "I have pretty wacky dreams. Way too often, I dream about work - nightmares about being late or forgetting all my lines. One time, I dreamt that I couldn't find my dressing room, and everyone was laughing of me."

SOD: What is the most rebellious thing you've ever done?
AS: "I've always related to Meg Ryan's character in French Kiss. Maybe it's just because I loved the movie, but I've always thought of myself as being 'cute,' not 'sexy' … I'm a jeans and T-shirt kind of gal."

SOD: How do you wind down when you're feeling tense?
AS: "I listen to music that relaxes me. I grew up listening to my mom play classical music, so I feel very close to certain pieces that I love. I turn down the lights, light a candle and enjoy the music."