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General Hospital Q & A
By
Suzanne
Q&A with Constance Towers (Helena)
November 2007
1. How did you get your start in show business?
My sister wanted to be a swimmer, and I wanted to be an opera
singer, so
my
parents moved us to Hollywood to give us a chance at both.
When I
finally
was offered a contract with Columbia, I said no the first time, but
not
the
second time. I am grateful to Harry Cohen for giving me my first
break
in the
business.
2. What have you found most interesting about working in TV?
Doing movies and on stage is much different than television. On
stage,
you
get the immediate decision from the audience. They either clap and
applaud
or boo you. You learn to think on your feet, and that's why it's
the
favorite
genre or medium for many actors. In movies, you get to take your
time,
you
can film one scene all day and then go home. In television, it's
really
quick. Especially soaps. You learn to move quickly and you don't get
double takes,
so you work hard to do your best right then. The fans are also
wonderful
when you are on television. There is something about the comfort of
someone
seeing you in their living room every day that gives you a place in
their
lives that movies and stage work don't accomplish.
3. In your opinion, why do you think Helena is so evil?
Ha! Ha! I never think Helena is evil. But certainly she has done
some
unforgivable things. I think she is who she is today because of the
choices not
only that she has made but close loved ones in her life. I think
what
guides
her is love, however. She has an obsessive but loving side to her
when it
comes to her grandson Nikolas. I think some of the most evil, as
you put
it,
things that Helena has done have been in the name of her love -
Nikolas.
4. Please name your two favorite actors or actresses of all time.
My favorite actress of all time is Lillian Gish. She just exuded
talent
in
every one of her roles. She was a master at it. As for my favorite
actor, I
cannot choose just one. Sorry. Of course, John Wayne, William
Holden,
Glenn
Ford and Yul Brynner would be on the short list.
5. I really enjoyed your role this past summer in "The 4400". Was it
fun doing that, and what was the best part for you?
Yes, I loved doing USA's "The 4400." I had not heard of the show,
and when
I
told some friends that I would be on it, they told me, you will love
it.
I
loved how the role was written, and I love how caring the character
was.
I
also loved the paranormal side of the show as well. I would love
to do
it
again. But I guess since my character was killed, it may not
happen?
(SMILING)
6. Which of the soaps you did was the most interesting, and why?
Each soap I've done has been interesting. And hopefully more will
ask me
on. GH has been like home; I've been there longer than most. I
love
working
with Tyler, Tony... and Genie was a wonderful talent as well. Nancy
(Lee Grahn)
is so talented - I enjoyed our scenes together. And I didn't mind
being
tied
up by Jax. Ingo is divine to look at. Capitol was a wonderful show
as
well. I remain friends with the producer of that show. Clarissa
was
much
different from Helena, that's for sure. But each soap has it's own
heartbeat,
it's own feel. I enjoyed them all.
7. Do you still keep in touch with any of the actors from your past
3 soap roles (Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, Capitol, and Sunset
Beach)?
Yes, I try to keep in touch with as many of my former soap costars
as I
can.
We all live very busy lives, but usually in this industry, you
cross
paths
with people again and again. So I am always open to seeing costars
and
producers from the past.
8. Do you have any pets?
No, I don't have any pets. My husband and I travel a lot and it
would
not
be fair to a pet to be without it's family that often. My kids and
grand
kids
have them, however. So I enjoy them like any grandmother would.
And then
they go home.
9. Who or what inspired you to become an actress?
There were so many wonderful actresses in my youth that I admired.
So
many.
I would say every actress and actor had some influence on me and
inspired
me. Many today inspire me as well. Like Clint Eastwood, Brad Pitt,
Julia
Roberts and Hillary Swank. They are inspiring to watch on the
screen.
Not to
mention Tony Geary. He's so much fun.
10. You've been married for about 33 years. What do you think is the
secret for a long-lasting marriage?
I think communication, never going to bed upset with
each other. Always being willing and able to talk things out. That is the key to
any long-term relationship.
Thanks to Tommy G. for getting us the answers from Ms. Towers!
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