There’s always a chance that he or she might come back in one stylish form or another.

She’s done it before, and there’s a chance she might do it again.

For Flannery, acting is just something that she doesn’t want to do anymore.

Susan Flannery at the Daytime Emmy Awards

You have to settle for less than your best."

Plus, when Flannery means no, she really means no.

Instead of acting, she’s moved on to bigger and better things, like directing.

Susan Flannery posing at event

According to theLos Angeles Times, Flannery first opened up about her love for the camera in 1992.

“I enjoy the technical aspects.

It’s like pieces of a puzzle that all fit together.

“The Bold and the Beautiful” cast

And you’re choreographing the cameras and the actors,” she said.

I don’t mean to be unkind or anything.

I had a great run and a wonderful time, but there’s a time to go.

And when you go it’s over.

You don’t look back."

Could Stephanie Forrester be recast with a new actor?

After all, Flannery made Stephanie the iconic character that she still is for many viewers today.