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A Brief Update By Scott Clifton Age 19. September Something,2004

Okay. It's been a little over eight months since I my last confession, uh update. Update! That’s it!! I always get those two confused. In any case forgive me for I have sinned. I have slacked off on email and these updates. I have been bad, very  quite really somewhat bad. Sorry. I had to work all day and Dancing Bear refused to let me sleep until I finished this. Well, where to start? Hmmm. Ummmm. Well.

CHAPTER ONE: I AM BORN. Sorry, I know you had Greater Expectations of a serious response. I'm just a silly Dickens aren’t I? Hahahahahaha, oh wow, oh wow it hurts... let me wipe the tears from my eyes... so funny... wow. wow. He he he I kill me!

PLEASE forgive me for this crappy little update. I have been working so hard on the show and appearances and stuff. But the biggest time consumer has been the recording studio. I hope you like what we’ve done. So that’s why this update is so sparse. I suck, I know but I have a doctors note…honest.

Lets see, I got my second apartment last month. The old one had no place for people to park and it was small and had no view. So the new one has no view and no parking for my friends, its nosier, TiVo doesn’t work there , BUT it has a pool which is great. So now when I need to be occasionally reminded of the incredible contours of the female form... I just go swimming.
 
The Emmys were a lot of fun. It was incredible receiving all sorts of genuine support and compliments from the biggest names in Soapdom. I felt very small, very proud, and very grateful. On the plane home I was thinking to myself "Self", I says. I always call myself self. "Self", I says, I says "Damn, that was a lot fun! Too much fun. How did I get here? One day I’m selling stuff at Six Flags and the next day I’m having my booty pinched by beautiful soap stars. Well... I think He was on a soap... I think. Hey wait a minute!!!! Anyway I wish I had more of an exciting update for you.

Columbus was great!!! The Center for Child and Family Advocacy was VERY appreciative to get a donation. To all of you who came, Thank you from the bottom of my heart... and my stomach. For those of you who didn’t show up, Guido will be paying you a little visit later. I have been across the country with the "Fun in the Sun Summer Tour". That was a trip to meet so many fans.

In September in I will be doing a concert with Wally Kurth in Boston. If you miss it I am sure I will be doing another one at some point. Here’s the link for this and all future events with Wally: www.kurthandtaylor.com . I also did an episode for ABC Family Channel’s SWITCHED with should air Monday, October 11. THAT was interesting. When it airs, I'll be sure gossip all about it with you guys. I also did an episode of Wally’s new show for Soapnet‘s One Day With. The whole show is Wally hanging out with me on my day off. The Big news is that my first album is done!!! Yay me! You will be able to purchase it here online on this site. Look for the link which be somewhere in here . If Not today then VERY soon.

Now as is the custom the following are some FAQs for you. AND I have added another twenty some questions to the Q & A portion of our show. BUT my Native American friend, Dancing Bear, tells me that there are still some questions that get asked every single day. I know this to be true cuz I read all my mail at scottclifton@yahoo.com and I am stunned, surprised, and amused that the same questions keep getting asked. Therefore you will notice that some of these needed to repeated. And so they are. So here we go.

JUST THE FAQs MA'AM !!

1. I turn 20 on October 31st 2004.. Anyone that tells you otherwise is not me.

2. YES!!!! I read every bit of email that comes my way and so far most of the snail mail which is increasing. IF you DO get an email response it IS from me! BUT somehow the false impression has been given by MANY people in internet-land that I respond to every letter!! NO, Not True. If it were true I would have no time to even go to the bathroom which is the highlight of my day. Do the math. Between Email and Snail Mail I get , in some months, thousands of letters. That’s the bummer about this celebrity thing, the more popular I get the further away it keeps me from the people who made me that way. Popular, I mean.

3. Did I mention that I turn 20 soon?

4. At the moment NO plans are being made to have Dillon sing on the show. It hasn't even been discussed except on the message boards. Personally I hope it doesn’t happen. Dillon is a terrible singer. All he ever wants to sing is Michael Bolton, Barry Manilow, and tunes from MGM Musicals from the 40s. Friggen nerd.

5. Oh about the email DB wants me to tell you (AGAIN) that due to virus' , ALL email with attachments other than embedded photos are automatically deleted. That includes chain mail, jokes, prayers, and forwarded jokes, prayers, more prayers, etc, of which I get a lot, and E cards. Also if you want a response, it really helps if you leave your name. Somehow "Dear shizzle monkey funk jaw" just doesn't sound right. Also accusing me of not being me is not the way to get me to respond to your emails...so there. {Folds arms and pouts}. I also get a lot of "You have to prove to me that you are Scott THEN I will believe you"! How does one do that? I once wrote back asking her to prove she’s really a fan. She wasn’t happy. Yeah, I know it was immature but she wrote 4 times accusing me of not being me.

OK this is weird too. A while ago I sent everyone a Mass Email Update. I sent it to every address from which I received mail, about 200 came back as undeliverable, there is no such person, and the ever popular “ email address has been blocked by the recipient”. Ya want me to respond, put me on your OK list. OH oh oh uh.. I have also received angry email from some saying “HEY!!! How the %?$#@! Did you get my address? Stop”!!! Ya know what I’m sayin’? Ya want a response give me a valid address. So there!

6. Updates to my site happen when I have time. I do not wanna entrust it to anyone else. That is why it takes so long. DB is no help, he's old and allergic and between you and me, he smells bad. I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry!!!!

7. Personal appearances: If you do not find any information on the usual sites for GH and ABC/Disney, or the various Soap Sites, try visiting my new message board at http://www.scottcliftoncentral.com/ they are usually on top of everything and my friend Dancing Bear posts there.8. Photos if you are looking for photos try my photo album at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/scottclifton/my_photos this is filled with snapshots, professional pictures, and photos that fans have sent me that they found somewhere on the web. I have run out of time to update the photos as well. I confess I haven’t had much time to update the photo album either I’m sorry I suck so bad.9. Yes. I do lurk at usually two message boards http://www.scottcliftoncentral.com/ and http://soapzone.com/boards/topics.php/gh/main. I read as much as I can. Well as much as I have time for.

Finally I want to thank you all so much for your incredibly positive response to my web page. Apparently over 110,000 different people have visited. Also to those of you that have been keeping me atop the charts at www.soundclick.com . As of this writing there have been almost 100,000 plays of my songs. I know that will go down now that my CD is out. Oh I should probably tell you that Soundclick is now only hosting one song and it the same song that you can play here, LOVE SONG. My producer wants you to buy the album to hear the rest. I will be back in another month or two or three or so with another update. Enjoy the new batch of your QUESTIONS and my ANSWERS. — Scott

Well hello boys and girls. It's NOW September something, 2004 and time for more answers to more questions. Cue applause. This is the third installment of questions and answers brought to you by me. There will be a short intermission after these questions for you to have a chance to read all the other questions. One day soon you will be able to read my book "Questions I Have Answered". Well anyway here are the new Qs and As. And remember kids; if you are new to my site and you haven’t read the old questions, you are in luck since they are right there after the new questions. New questions…. Old question. They go together like a wink and a smile. So if I can get the microphone turned on and the blue spot cranked up, I SHALL BEGIN!! BRING FORTH THE GREATNESS THAT IS ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME !!!!!! Sorry, I’ve been meaning to get that reverb checked. And now….

SON OF THE RETURN OF THE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
by Scott Clifton

By the way. I have posted most of the questions just as I received them with misspells and all.

I commend you for recently coming forward to talk about being an atheist. Maybe this is a stupid question but I am not very knowledgeable in this area. Do you celebrate religious holidays such as Christmas? If so, do you celebrate merely just to celebrate but just don't celebrate on a religious level?

Yeah I do celebrate Christmas. (Easter too.) Christmas is a recognition of Jesus’ birthday. I may not believe that the historical Jesus was anything more than a man, but even so, he was arguably one of the greatest thinkers that ever lived. Really though, that’s beside the point. The truth is, nobody really knows the actual birthday of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians adopted the Winter Solstice (December 25) to represent the day they wanted to celebrate. Not that there’s anything wrong with it, pagan religions for years prior had been using the 25th of December to for the birth of their own gods, such as Oedipus and Dionysus.

To me though, Christmas has just always been about kindness and community. Everyone just comes together around Christmas time, you can smell it in the air…. Wait, maybe that’s just pine. Whatever, I love it. And I think Santa Clause is representative of that kindness.

…Who am I kidding, I want presents! Presents, presents, presents! Give me presents! Toys, candy, hair products, whatever! I want it all! Everything I just said was a load of bull. I’ve got no beef becoming a Christian for one day out of the year to get my presents!

Uh…. Just kidding….. Not…. Well, maybe…. You’ll never know.

Has there ever been and episode or storyline that mirrors your own life?

….You’re talking about the Viagra, aren’t you! AREN’T YOU!!! Don’t think I can’t see through you’re tactful little manipulations! Hah! Okay fine, I’ll play your game… IT WAS ONE NIGHT! I WAS TIRED! I HAD TO WORK THE NEXT DAY! A-A-AND I HAD A DENTIST APOINTMENT! SO THERE!!!

What would Dillon would think of Scott?

I’ve actually wondered that myself sometimes… I hope he’d like me. But then again, Dillon said it himself: “Actors are on the bottom of the karmic ladder… right above meter maids and telemarketers.” I think I’d really have to humble myself before him, and acknowledge how much harder directors and writers work than actors (and they do) before he’d accept me. Other than that, I think we’d get along. He could also give me some hair tips… ever notice how even when Dillon wakes up, his hair is perfect? I can’t seem to figure that one out.

Where is the weirdest place you've ever been recognized?

In a public restroom while I was…. Well…uh… shut up!

Did/do you ever dig any classic (I think these would all be considered classic but they are classic to me ) music like The Eagles, Journey, Boston, Creedence Clearwater, Foreigner, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Aersomsith, Guns N' Roses or Zeppelin?

Oh man, I’ve got Lynyrd Skynyrd in my CD player right now! I also love Kansas, Jethro Tull, and Steppenwolf.

If you were running for president, what would want to be the most important issue of your campaign?

Hair. And Christmas presents for Soap stars. And a law against McDonalds changing it’s advertising slogan every six days….. Oh and maybe honesty? Just a shot in the dark.

Truth be told, you know what we need? We need a woman president. I’ll bet you anything, the second we get a woman in there, she’ll kick some serious political booty. No more Plastic-Boy or Zippy-the-Pinhead. And somebody tell these guys it’s not a federal offense to frost their hair or wear a Simpsons necktie!

When asked the age-old question what do you look for in a girl you said "A girl who can kick my butt in an argument is so sexy" why is this so sexy for you?

Why are you questioning me? You’re trying to start an argument, aren’t you? Aha! I’m on to you! ….Turned on to you, that is.

Did you ever have any really crappy non-acting jobs? What was the crappiest of all?

To be honest, I was really lucky in the day-job department before GH. I worked for a long time at Six Flags Magic Mountain, and it was a blast. I think the worst job I ever had was when I crashed my dad’s car and had to get a summer job helping renovate the Capital Records building in Hollywood. I was the demolition guy. My boss would set me up in two corner offices separated by a wall and say “Knock it down kid. Make it one room.” It was 6 in the morning to 11 at night, 6 days a week. I made all my money under the table. The other guys didn’t think I would make it. I found out later they actually had bets on how long I would last… But I survived the whole stretch and I’m really proud…. Of course, now that I’m making enough money, I’ve hired a hitman named Guido to whack the guy that bet against me.

With so many talented singers/musicians on the set of GH...does it ever make you want to get all Partridge Family and tour the country in a big ole bus with your castmates?...lol

Awwwwwwww! That’s adorable! How sweet! No.

Have you ever met Rob Thomas from Matchbox Twenty? I love him, you too.

No I haven’t. To be honest, I’ve never been terribly starstuck by celebrities, or had any sort of gushing problem when I’ve met them… but man, I tell ya, if I met Rob, I’d be giggling like a little school girl…. Y’know, the kind that…. Giggle … a lot. Uh Next!

Do you like your ice tea sweetened or unsweetened?

To me any and all ice tea is good, can you say- addiction? I’m an unsweetened kind of guy. But have you ever had Minute-Maid’s Lemonade-Ice Tea? OH. MY. GOD. (I sound like Lindze.) Soooo good.

Do you have any other addictions like mine?

To be honest, I’m now addicted to Red Bull. At first, it’s kinda weird, and then it just grows on you like a plague! I love them. I could seriously drink an entire pot of the strongest coffee out there and take a nap immediately afterwards. But Red Bull just works, man. That’s all I gotta say.

Have you ever been to Ireland? My family is from there, its one of the greatest places on Earth! I may be biased though!

Yeah, Ireland is awesome! The only reason I like Scotland better though, is because Ireland hasn’t really held onto it’s history as long as Scotland has. Now don’t get me wrong, Ireland’s full of history. But most of the major cities have become too modern for me. Lot’s of fancy, futuristic architecture and bright colors. Scotland hasn’t gone so metropolis yet. Most of the cities and towns still have that aged feeling to them, which I love. But when it comes to landscapes and nature, Ireland just rocks.

So can you tell us the joke about the "Three-Legged Pig?"

Someday, you’ll hear it. I promise. Whether in an interview, or at a fan event, or something else, I pledge that you’ll hear it. But now is not the time or place, grasshopper.

If you could invite 4 people (LIVING OR DEAD) over to your place for dinner...Who would the 4 people be and WHY and what would you serve as the meal????

Well let me see here. I bet you guys think I’d go all sophisticated and deep with this question, don’t ya? With my love of philosophy and such, you’re probably betting I’d say something cliché like “Jesus, Buddha, Einstein, and Bob Dylan.” Well guess again! I would have Jesus, Buddha, Einstein, and Bob Dylan. AND I’d have Emeril Lagasse to cook the food.

What is your most embarrassing moment ever?

It’s always hard to think of your most embarrassing moment EVER, just because there’s always so many, but I have a good one that happened recently. I was out with some friends, in line to buy tickets for a movie, and a woman from behind me tapped me on the shoulder and said “Your face is so familiar, where do I know you from?” Now, my friends always like to give me a hard time about how I should never get a big head, but I thought I’d just show off a little, which is really out of character for me, but I figured, what the hell. So I say to the woman, “Do you ever watch soaps?” She says, “Yeah, why?” I go, “Okay, I play Dillon on General Hospital.” She says, “Oh I don’t watch that one. I watch Y&R, but I just remembered that I know you from the dermatologist’s office. How’s that acne going?” AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! My friends will never let me live that one down. Talk about a humbling experience. From now on, when someone recognizes me, I’ll NEVER just assume it’s because of GH again. By the way my skin is great now.

What is the best moment in your life so far?

Every morning when I wake up to a new day…… JUUUUST KIDDING! I’m really not that pseudo-deep. Could we count visiting Scotland for the first time as one big, long moment?

I was wondering if u have ne advice for aspiring musicians??...how would u suggest going about gettin signed??...how did u get "discovered"??

Ummmm… I can’t really help you out, there. Considering I’ve never been signed myself and don’t know the first thing about the music industry… but let’s team up. If I figure it out first, I’ll let you know, and if you figure it out first you let me know. Deal? Deal.

You must despise being asked the questions in interviews and on press tours. what are 2 questions you wish you could answer honestly. You don’t hafta answer those questions. i just wanna know the questions.

That is a great question! I think that’s the best question I’ve ever been asked, and I’m not joking at all. I think one would be “Who is Rose?”, and the other might be, “Does everyone at GH get along with each other?”

Why does Rose make it all worthwhile?

Heh, heh, heh. Wouldn’t you like to know…

Now that you are into 2nd year at GH who would you say has been your most informative professor at GH UNIVERSITY?

I’d have to say Professor Elliot. I never come to class without walking away from school having learned something. Of course, there’s Professor Geary, but I only get to visit his course from time to time.

LAST MINUTE QUICK ANSWERS

ANSWER #1.
When I’m tired.

ANSWER #2.
A deep profound love.

ANSWER #3.
Incredibly soft.

ANSWER #4.
Small little furry things.

ANSWER #5.
Ya think? You’re sick.

ANSWER #6.
Didn't I just answer that in the last update? Sheesh!

BONUS ANSWER.
Colonel Mustard in the Library with a Candlestick.

THE RETURN OF THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
by Scott Clifton • January 27, 2004

Where do you get the inspiration for your music and your songs?

It depends. Somebody recently told me that by listening to all the songs I've written (which isn't a lot) chronologically from beginning to end, they could paint an almost complete picture of my life without ever even knowing me. Now I don't know if that's true, but I liked the idea of it. I write a lot of relationship songs. Relationships with people I love, people I hate, relationships with my parents, my friends, and myself I guess that's what inspires me. People are so complicated and so simple at the same time. Sometimes all it takes to write a good song is to just sit down and let yourself feel.

How long have you been playing guitar and writing your own songs?

I started writing songs about four years ago I guess But I didn't play an instrument, so would write all my songs by coming up with a guitar part in my head and then singing it to a guitarist, who would imitate me. Then I'd do the same with a drum pattern, a base line, and so on, until I could hear the melodies that were in my head now being played by live instruments. It was amazing, but after a while I was telling myself "Dude, you gotta learn how to play an instrument." So two years ago, I taught myself how to play guitar by looking up chord charts on the internet and copying them until I could play fluently. I'm still by no stretch of the imagination a guitarist though. It just makes songwriting easier to know chords.

You've said that you were shy when you "Were younger. How did you overcome that to make it in this business? You did have to audition in front of complete strangers, right?

Exactly. That's what made it easy. The people for whom I was auditioning didn't know me, so it was a lot easier to be outgoing and take risks when there's little to no immediate consequences Okay, that made no sense. I give up.

Since your name is Scott and you're also Scottish, were you named after Scotland?

You know it's funny you ask that, because I was actually named after Turkey.

If you wrote an autobiography about your life, what would you title it?

"Lucky Bastard."

When taking a band-aid off; do you (a) rip it off; or (b) pull it off slowly?

You see, I have a learning disability. Every time, I think I can get away with peeling it off slowly and I never can. IT HURTS! So I then resort to yankage. So I guess my answer is both, really.

How did you know that you had any talent with acting?

I have some? Cool! Seriously, I actually didn't. And by that, I don't mean I was unaware of my acting talent; I mean I didn't have any acting talent. When I started out, I was horrible. No seriously, horrible. I couldn't perform one scene without it looking like bad toothpaste commercial I had no concept of subtlety. I knew I wanted to act by that point; I just wasn't any good at it. So now, rather than calling my abilities in that department "talents", I call them "skills". Because acting was something I had to learn, not something I was born with. Music on the other hand, was different. Music was more of an ability I discovered. I never thought about it, never practiced it. One day, someone tells me ''try writing a song" and I did. That was a trip.

Is it easy for you to have girls all over you?

It's all about the organization. I throw three of ‘me into a backpack, two in my coat pockets and I keep a spare girl in my glove box. No but seriously folks, you never wanna get stuck on the highway without a spare girl. I really don't have girls all over me. At least not in my personal daily life. I mean, think about it... .I'm weird. I have an offbeat sense of humor. I can't dance. I'm not smooth or super cool. I walk like a friggen duck, for crying out loud! Basically I'm anything but a ladies man, but don't get me wrong, I like that about myself.

What are your opinions on American Idol?

Well first off, let me say that I think some of the best television moments in history have been during the open-audition process in the beginning of American Idol. Comedy doesn't get better than that. And I may get lynched' for this, but I love Simon Cowell. He makes the show. Okay that said: American Idol is a misleading title to me. These people aren't Idols. We don't know a thing about them, or their thoughts, feelings, political ideas or philosophical views. And we don't care. We label the winner an "Idol" because he or she has the best voice and sometimes the best stage charisma . . . that's it. The show should be called "Really Good Singer." Now you wanna talk about a true American idol, how about Elvis Presley, or Bob Dylan, or Kurt Cobain. You don't even have to like these people as artists, but you can still recognize the contributions they made to their industry and society. I just think there is so much more to music than singing. It's musicianship. It's the ability to just sit down and write a good song. And more than anything, it's having a message. Having something you want to say. That's what makes an American Idol in my eyes.

What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?

Scratch something.

What the last thing you do before going to bed at night?

Scratch something.

Dear Scott, Do you ever think they'll have Dillon write a song for Georgie?

Honestly, I hope Dillon doesn't write a song for Georgie. It's not who Dillon is. He's not musical. (Ol' Scooter may be, but Dillon isn't) Music is really Georgie's thing. In fact, sometimes I imagine that Dillon wouldn't even be a good dancer, for that matter. Let's be honest, Dillon's not a Renaissance man. His talents are few and far between. But he makes up for it because when Dillon is good at something, he's REALLY good at it. I think that makes him who he is. And by adding a bunch of new talents, I feel like it's stretching the character thin.

Out off all the recent eppy's you've done, what has been your fave and why??

I think the episodes I've done most recently have been the most fun for me. They won't air for a little while, but I've gotten to do some really cool physical scenes that I've never experienced before. I know that's not the answer you were looking for, but in a few weeks you'll know what I'm talking about. So hah.

What's your favorite ice cream or candy bar?

Ever heard of a Zero Bar? Not many have, but let me tell you my fine, fanatical friend, they are a treat.

Scott, what is the BEST concert you've ever been to? And who are you really dying to see perform live?

Best concert? Matchbox Twenty? Original? No. But it's true. I'm a heterosexual male and even I scream when Rob Thomas takes his shirt off. And I'd really like to see Dave Matthews live, just because everybody's always talking about how amazing he is in concert.

What’s in your CD player now?

The Major motion picture soundtrack to Debbie Does Da--...uh.. I mean, Nickleback.

What is your dressing room like at GH?

Messy. Very Messy. My apartment is all decorated and girly. So I use my dressing room as my rebellious teenage grunge outlet. You can't even see the floor sometimes. But it's homey. What can I say?

How do you work out? If you don't me asking (sorry if it's too personal), how did you buff yourself up?

I really don't. I just happen to panic and start pumping like crazy when I find out I have to take my shirt off...which really doesn't help, because it's always too little, too late. But I do always have really strong thumbs. Video games do that to you.

What food could you eat practically every day?
A Scottish breakfast. [Homer voice:] "Mmmmmm. Scotttiiish Breeaaakfaaassst." Here's what you'll find in a traditional Scottish breakfast:

a. Toast.
b. Porridge
c. Eggs
d. Beans
e. Fried tomato
f. Fried onions
g. Scone
h. Bacon (but different from American. It's more wide and rubbery)
i. Sausage
j. Black Pudding (Fried goat's blood. Yeah, you heard me.)

Is there a combination of food you like that other people think is gross?

Yeah, dipping my French Fries (ahem, excuse me. "Freedom Fries") into a Chocolate Shake. Soooo good. But every girlfriend I've ever had thought it was gross. When will I ever find my soul mate??

What does the inside of your refrigerator look like?

Lots of Styrofoam leftover boxes. That's all I'm saying.

THE VERY MOST RECENT OLD QUESTIONS

Well it's September 11, 2003 and time for more questions and answers. Here is the second installment of questions and answers. I apologize in advance if I have actually answered some questions seriously. I've been working a lot and they have cut my meds way back and I’m a little distracted by the events in the Middle East and last week someone parked in my parking place! I mean Jeez! Don't they know who I am? !!!! Well anyway here are the new Qs and As. If you are new to my site and you wanna read the OLD Q's and A's as well, they can be found right after the NEW Qs and As. OK here we go. Please keep your hands and arms inside the page at all times. And fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy ride.

How do you take your coffee?

I'm often asked if I like a little coffee with my cream.

Do you or did you have crush on a celebrity?

Yes. I have impure thought about most of the people on my own show. Tell no one. You talk you die!

What are your thoughts about chicks older than yourself, drooling all over you? Do you take that as a compliment or would you rather hide in a hole somewhere?

I don’t mind the drooling but I wish they would bring their own Handi Wipes
I’m tired of using my own dinner napkin to wipe the slobber off my arm. (You know who you are!)

Is there an actor in the business that has been an inspiration to you as an actor?

Yes. Edward Norton for his versatility.

What instrument(s) do you play and how do you write your songs?

I play a little bit of guitar and mess around on the keyboard when I need to, but most of the time; the melodies for my songs come from the voices inside my head.

The GH set is notorious for its pranksters. Have you been witness or complicit in any pranking on set?
The last prankster was fired - we're not supposed to talk about that. THEY'RE WATCHING.

What inspires your music? Is it love, romance? Or is it angst or rage?

When it’s love and romance, it comes from me. But I love to write about angst and rage from the vantage point of others.

What do you sleep in????

Psshhh! A bed! Duh.

What kind of hair paste do you use in your hair?

Bat Guano, by Ralph Lauren. Seriously the hair people on the show do it and I forget what it's called.

What favorite picture books do you remember from your childhood?

PAT THE BUNNY! Oh! and EVERYBODY POOPS!

How close are you to Dillon? I mean how much of Dillon is just Scott?
This is an interesting question because I often find myself asking it. In the beginning, I had a very specific "character map” of Dillon in my head. I had a very specific idea about who I wanted Dillon to be and how I wanted it to affect his behavior and actions. But lately, I think the writers at General Hospital have gotten more of a feeling for who "Scott" is, and have begun to incorporate a lot of who I am into the character: Humor, goofiness, idiocy. Now Dillon and I are just confused. But we do double date, and sometimes that's fun!. I..#$TSDVe..."Stop it!" "Stop what?" "STOP TYPING FOR ME! " Hey, you created me so you can just xdfhgkjdfh!"

When you do onscreen kisses, do you find it easier to do the ole "soap opera kiss" where your lips are touching but it is only the camera angle that makes it look real or to actually kiss?

There's no tongue if that's what you're asking you dirty little perv.

What's it like to be a celebrity?

Try to imagine having a lifestyle where you can justify answering questions like "What's it like being a celebrity” when you really don't see yourself as anything more than the person you were a year ago - and then you'll know.

How do the folks in your private life handle your newfound celebrity?

This is a soft spot for me. When I was a struggling actor, leaving my minimum wage job to go on auditions, and spending all my money on new headshots, my friends would tell me, Scott, if you ever make it big, you better not treat us any differently. They'd make me promise that I'd still be the same old guy they grew up with. And I kept my promise. But something has happened in my personal life that I didn't consider before. A lot of my friends now are treating ME differently. I don't get invited to the old hangouts anymore. They won't return my phone calls. They refuse to come over to my new apartment because they think I'm trying to rub my success in their face. I've been endowed with this-big shot-stigma that I didn't ask for and that I don't want. In the last few months, I've lost some of my best friends because of this, and it's been hard. I should say that most of the people I know have been very kind and supportive, and I still have some wonderfully loyal friends who continue to stick with me, but now I understand why-real-celebrities (and I'm really not one) will spend much of their time with others who understand the position they're in. Maybe I've said too much.

Do you ever find all us fans annoying with all our questions?

No. Well? Are you done? Jeeez!

Do you have any "serious" advice for young actors just starting out?

You need to need it. If you have a plan B, do that. Be so passionate about acting that you can’t see yourself doing anything else. Become used to rejection and humiliation, because there's going to be a lot of it. Learn to love it, to feed off of it. Let it motivate you to become great. Never stop learning. Strive to become the greatest actor in the world and study what makes a great audition. Personally, I won't be happy until I'm purfect-perfact-perfect. In any case, also learn to become objective about yourself. Acting is a visual medium, where "the look” is often just as important as talent. Learn your type, and let your appearance work for you, not against you.

If you could assign yourself an acting job other than GH where would you be working now?

Film. I love the idea of changing character every few months and becoming enveloped in a new role.

What's the weirdest thing a fan has tried to do to get close to you?

Tried to do to get close to me? Dude, fans can get as close to me as they want! I don't think I'm at that stage yet where I'm actually avoiding fans. Although there was this one time at the proctologist's office.

If for some reason you couldn't act anymore of what profession would you love to be a part?

I think psychology or criminal law. Them jobs takes lots of schoolin' an book learnin' though.

You said before that GH was your College. What did ya mean by that?

It means that General Hospital is the greatest education I can be getting right now, as an actor.

What's your fave colour?

Brown.

What's your fave Food?

Japanese BBQ Short Ribs.

What's your fave Animal?

Wolf.

Would you ever date a fan?

Is she hot?

When Is Arizona Summer coming out?

I am told that it will open in a special advance run in Charlotte, North Carolina starting in the first week of October. I am also told that it will be released nationally in March 2004.

Old Questions and Answers

This was the first installment of questions and answers. In the very short time that I have been on this show I have received an enormous amount of mail…So many people wanting to know so much. Can I just tell you how warm and fuzzy it makes me feel that so many of you have taken time out of your day and your lives to tell me how much what we do means to you. This fan thing is still so very foreign to me so forgive me if I am a little clumsy about it. My acting coach and I have gone through all the mail and figured out there are 437 distinct questions that you all have asked…well 922 if you count my Mom. Each update that I do of this page will have some new questions and answers. For now here are the first 20ish A’s to your Q’s. I apologize in advance if some answers are a little silly. There is still a part of me that can’t believe that anyone really wants to know this stuff.

ANSWER #1.
Yes.

ANSWER #2.
That's private, I won't answer that one.

ANSWER #3.
Green.

ANSWER #4.
I love it.

ANSWER #5.
Hahahah. I'm flattered, but no.

ANSWER #6.
Didn't I just answer that? Sheesh!

BONUS ANSWER.
Rhode Island

And now some other past questions and answers.

When Is Arizona Summer coming out?
They haven't told me anything, but rumors are that it will either come out this year or next summer 2004 due to production delays. As far as I know though, they are trying for sooner rather than later.

Are you in to computers like Dillon is?
I don't think I am as much into computers as I am appreciative of what computers can help me do. Honestly though, don't my know my posterior from my elbow when it comes to PCs. I couldn't tell you the difference between a megabyte and a gigabyte or ultrabyte or superbyte or byte-deluxe. But I can find out what I need to know on the "interweb"...hahaha just kidding. I know it's called the worldnet.

How old is Dillon?
Late 17, I believe.

We learned you graduated from high school early. Any plans for college?
General Hospital is my college.

Can you tell us a little about your family?
My Mom and Dad are hippies with jobs and my sister is furry with a drooling problem and occasional fleas.

Where are you into musically these days?
I don't think I could tell you what music genre I'm into because I think there is something in every category I hear that I like, if not love. I've found something in everything from Eminem to Nickelback to Shakira...as long as the music moves me in one way or another. I prefer music that is original though. It bothers me when an artist has people write for them.
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What kind of books do you read?

Short ones with lots of big pictures...no seriously.

Who do you want Dillon to end up with (assuming the GQ fans won't attack if it's not Georgie)?
I think Dillon should end up with Georgie...but my Dad keeps asking if Dillon has a shot with "That Emily Girl" Aha! Incest! That's never been done before on GH...Hey Guza!!!

Will you marry me?

Yes. Yes I will...next!

You've been doing an awesome job in the Quartermaine scenes, but where are the Dillon and Georgie scenes?!?

I wish I knew. But all seriousness aside, I think it's gotta have something to do with the fact that in Q scenes, although I'm there, it's not my storyline that's developing. As opposed to the GQ scenes, in which my presence is always advancing some sort of plot. That’s why those have to be spaced out a little more, because so much can happen in one GQ episode, where a Dillon appearance in a Quartermaine scene is mostly atmosphere…at least for the moment.

If you weren't acting what would you be doing?

...Auditioning?

What actor (that you haven't already worked with) would you like to share scenes with on GH?

Well Maurice Bernard was the first name that popped into my head. That guy's talent is endless. I just can't imagine a scenario in which Dillon would interact with Sonny...but I'm workin' on it!

What's your favorite flavor of toothpaste?

I'm sorry, but some questions are just too personal! Do you people not realize that I am a human being and I have boundaries?? I am sick and tired of all these personal questions. Some things just need to remain private! I hold my toothpaste choice very dear to my heart and don't want it being corrupted by excessive media exposure!!! .....(Okay, spearmint.)

Would you consider appearing with Mist on Pet Psychic?

Mist doesn't need a psychic. She lets everyone know what’s on her mind anyway.

What do you like to do in the spare time that you have?

All I have to say about that is....girls are icky. Oh and I write music too...but girls are still icky. They have cooties. Oh yeah, and sometimes I go to the movies. But not with girls...because girls are icky.

What has been your favorite scene that you have filmed so far?

In the hotel room with Georgie at the prom....but by the time this is posted, that may not have aired yet, so I ain't spillin' the beans.

Is there a musician that you particularly enjoy?

Rob Thomas from Matchbox Twenty, because of his lyrics and his melodies...and his un-rockstar humility.
Is there a song that you've listened to over and over again, and have not gotten tired of?
"Push" by Matchbox Twenty was, is and I imagine always will be my favorite song. For nostalgic reasons, not because I'm a bully.

What’s the stupidest question you've ever been asked?

This one.

What is the most asked question that you get?

This one.

Since we can’t hear your music yet, how would you describe it and when DO we get to hear it?

Um....Country twang with a little bit of neo-rock mixed in with some quasi-pop grunge filtering though with a hint of alternative blues freestyle rap....Confused yet? Ok no seriously don't pay attention to that. I'd say my music ranges anywhere from soft rock to hard rock. Also I'm not signed to a record label, but I'm working on it. (I wonder if being on GH helps with that? LOL) I've got a few demos of my songs recorded, but they really aren't of a quality I would want to share quite yet. But I'm going to post some of my lyrics here occasionally in case you guys are interested. Later on down the line I will make a link to where you can hear a song or two. When I figure it all out.

I hear that you like to argue a lot. Is this true?

No I do NOT! How dare you ask me that!!! Don’t you know who I AM? Who told you that? Huh? Huh? Now if by arguing you mean do I have strong opinions? Well of course I have strong opinions but I wouldn’t say I ARGUE! That just ridiculous!

Scott, Dude. What’s up with the hair?

It seems to be the type of hair that you just either love or hate, LOL. The powers that be wanted to give me a look that no one else had on the show. I think it's really cool, but I can see how people would be distracted by it.

Is there a story with the necklace that you sometimes wear on the show?

Yes, it's mine off screen too. It's a bear claw, in case it's hard to tell. It just reminds me of a very special time in my life, and it's really cool that the wardrobe department allowed me to wear it as Dillon too. I feel like it's a little bit of a bridge for the gap between myself and the character I play.

Where can we find some more pictures of you?

Believe it or not I have none. Before I booked this show I was using the crappiest head shots on the face of the earth but I couldn't afford to get new ones. GH/ABC has begun to take some promotional ones that they say will soon be available for press and of course you guys. In the meantime I will make some of the less disgusting personal snapshots available to you here as I get them.

What is the best advice you've ever been given?

I was contemplating saying something funny for this one, but I suppose I ought to take it seriously. Oh drag. Okay, first a little background: I started auditioning when I was about 10 or 11, and there have been points where I've gone for three or four whole years without booking anything. And that's two to three auditions a week. But before I ever started auditioning, a friend of the family Joe Carberry, would spend a little time with me every week, teaching me. When I was ready to find an agent and start going on casting calls, he told me this: "You're about to enter a whole new world. Become immune to rejection Scott, because that's what this business is about. Learn that the auditions are the job, not a preface to one. When you walk into that room with those people behind the desk, and perform your three-minute auditions scene, know that you are only acting in front of them. Not for them. Those three minutes are yours and no one else's. Own them. And when you leave that room, forget about everything you've just done. Your job is over, now go home and forget it. The life of a struggling actor, and you will struggle, is about mastering the art of being rejected, and coming back for more. Feed on that rejection, don't let it ruin you . Cherish it. It will only make you stronger."

Hi guys. Its me, Scott the funny looking guy with hair or the guy with funny looking hair or ... well you get the idea. First I have an apology with an explanation.

Apology Numero-One-o:
This Shabby Short Nothing of an Update
I have been working so hard these past few weeks that I simply ran out of time when it came to this update. So I apologize for it's brevity. (That's S.A.T. -speak for short.) To make up for it, I have added another twenty some questions to the Q & A portion of our show. I have also included lyrics to a new song that I am working on. I wanted to include more new photos but there wasn't enough time. Also, those of you who know my friend Dancing Bear have him to thank for forcing me, against my will, to make an MP3 of my songs Truly, Madly, Deeply Love Song, and UNTITLED available for you all to hear. The songs will live at soundclick.com/bands/0/scottcliftonmusic.htm until a permanent home can be found. This is where you can listen to my songs which are MY songs, Sung by Me, Written by Me, and Played by ME! ME! ME! They aren’t finished and I hate DB for making me put it out there. There! I said it and I'm not sorry.

Apology Numero Two-o:
Emails
I want you to know that there are now 637 mostly unanswered e-mails in my box. I have read every piece that comes in along with several hundred snail mails that I haven't even had time to pick up. I feel bad that I simply do not have enough hours in the day to respond to hardly any, anymore. Please don't hate me for not responding to your emails. I will try to respond to some if I can. But if I don't, please don't stop writing. It's the ONLY way I can keep in touch with you guys and find out how you think I'm doing. If I tried to respond to every one of them I would have no time for work or more importantly BBQ Short Ribs. And now:

A Brief Update By Scott Clifton Age 18
Well I have been Generally Hospitalized for about 16 weeks now. I have to say it has been an amazing ride so far. I get to act with and be around some incredibly talented people. What's even more amazing is the depth, degree, and sincerity in the overwhelming support of the wonderful people who watch this show. This celebrity thing is still pretty new to me and I'm not quite sure what to do with it. I still don't think of myself as a celebrity. Strangers recognize me when I'm out with friends. Autograph seekers are seeking MY autograph. All I ever wanted was to be a working actor. It was of no importance to me whether or not High School Girls in Rhode Island or Grad Students in Iowa knew my name or face. But they do. Damn! But don't worry I promise not to let it go to my head-much. HAHAHA-snort-HAHA! I sincerely hope that you all will let me know how I am doing. It means a lot to me that Dillon has touched a chord in so many of you. I am most impressed with how closely you all pay attention to the most subtle of things I do on camera. AND you get it! I am beginning to discover that Soap Audiences are the most discerning people. I read your posts about things you love and hate and I am continually surprised at well thought out your arguments and points are made.

Finally I want to thank you all so much for your incredibly positive response to my new web page. Apparently over 9,000 different people have visited. I will be back in another month or so with another update. Peace out G Dawg Funk.

— Your Friend, Scott

This an open letter to all you who have sent me mail in all its various forms and those who have posted on the GH message boards. Originally Posted on May 5, 2003.

Hey guys,
It's Scott, Dillon, or whatever it is you guys might want to call me, LOL. Anyway, last night I sat down and wrote out a letter that I'm going to start sending via email and snailmail to everyone who's written to me so far (whether I've already responded to them or not). I know not everyone that posts at this site has actually written to me personally, but I figured I ought to let as many people in on this as I can.
On a side note, before I get to the meat, I just want to express how awestruck I am with this board. You guys are such a cool bunch and I love, love, love that you guys get a kick out of talking about GQ! (I love reading what you have to say, it's turning into a guilty pleasure...) Okokokokok I know, I'm getting off topic, so I guess I ought to just let you read what's below. Thanks alit everyone!

To My Friends,
I really hope that you will all forgive the formality of what seems like some sort of form-letter. If I wrote a fan letter to someone, I would hate to feel like I wasn't receiving a response on a personal level, so I just want to get it out on the table that I'm sorry for doing this to you guys. I cannot express how overwhelmed I am at the spontaneous and continuous outpour of support and compliments that I have been receiving since starting work on General Hospital. Literally overnight I went from being a struggling actor with constant auditions, acting classes and a minimum-wage job to where I am now. It's funny how life works...

Here I am on General Hospital, and while I am by no means a "star", I stare at my inbox and this huge pile of mail and wonder how the real stars and celebrities handle all of this. I really did try to respond to everyone. I still do. However, now, as I look at this growing stack of affectionate mail (online and on paper), I begin to realize that if I took the time to properly respond to each one I would have no time to sleep, to write my music, to see my friends, play with my wolf, much less do the very job that put me in this awesome position in the first place. Simply put, I am having trouble keeping up with all of it. Your positive comments mean the world to me and I never want it to stop. I need to hear from you. It really does encourage and keep me going.

I know you guys have lives of your own. Jobs, families, friends, bills to pay. You've had your share of good times, hard times, drama and comedy. In a sense, each of you are the star of your own Soap Opera. And I know none of you had to write to me, nobody forced you. You took the time out of your schedules to sit down, type or write it out, and one way or another send it to me, because you had the heart to let me know I'm doing a good job for you. There is absolutely no greater honor than that for me. I am humbled by it, and I never want to let go of it.
And more than anything, I want you all to understand that if you do not hear from me right away or at all its not because I don't appreciate it or care. I read each and every letter that I receive. Last night I got home at 11pm and read all the mail for two hours. I thank each and everyone one of you so much I can't even tell you.

Before I wrap this up and answer some of your questions, I would like to say from the bottom of my heart a very sincere thanks. The producers and writers and even crew people have informed me that your comments are being read and received whether in e-mail, phone calls or online postings. Even the president of ABC Daytime has commented on having gotten some of your email. I cannot thank you all enough. With your help I will be Generally Hospitalized for some time to come.

OK you guys. That is it for this update. There will be more next time.