All of his awards were for “GH.”
He also won all three of his Soapy Award nominations in 1980, 1981, and 1983.
Then he walked quickly off the stage, waving the statue high in the air.

I couldn’t control myself.
And I was a coward."
I have so many words and so little time to say them."

You are my grain of sand."
Before exiting the stage he stated, “I’m very excited.
I thank you very much.”

Loving Lila as they did, Luke and Felicia kept that secret from then on.
The woman I always turn to when I’m in trouble, Irene Suver.
Thank you very much!"

He then thanked the academy and as he left the stage he blew kisses at the audience.
I think you were all robbed."
Because the award was given early in the evening, he felt he had more time for proper gratitude.

He remarked, “It’s a good way for ‘GH’ to start.
He praised the other nominees,saying, “You guys are the real deal.
It’s an honor to be on the shortlist with you.

He thanked the writers, including then-head writer Ron Carlivati, “For some spectacular material.”
His final words were, “Thank you academy for not being sick of me yet!”
I don’t want him coming home for Christmas episodes or the birth of his great-grandchildren.

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