This piece appeared in Soap Opera Weekly on May 25, 1999.

ANTHONY GEARY
Outstanding Lead Actor Nominee

DID YOU EXPECT TO BE nominated again this year?

No. I never expect to be nominated.

Has anyone you didn't expect congratulated you on your nomination?

No. The unexpected is in who didn't congratulate me.

Which of your co-stars do you credit for your nomination?

Jonathan Jackson, Genie Francis, Jackie Zeman, Sarah Brown, Maurice Benard, Stuart Damon, Leslie Charleson, Rachel Ames, John J. York, Kristina Wagner, Brad Maule, Steve Burton, Billy Warlock, Shell Kepler, Stephen Nichols, Nancy Lee Grahn, Patricia Healy, Tyler Christopher

Were you surprised GH received only five acting nominations?

Stunned

Which actors do you think were overlooked?

Genie Francis

Who do you think will win in your category?

Somebody nominated. I think it's bad luck to speculate.

Whom would you like to see win other categories?

Everybody

Why was last year's work such a standout?

I had is wonderful writers interested in the character, and writing story from Luke's history rather than using it to sell drinks and feed a dog.

Having not won last year, would a win this year be even more special?

I've won one and lost four, so a win would be nice.

Aside from the Emmys, what are you looking forward to doing in New York?

Theater, theater, theater