Family:
Husband Richard Hirschlag, an oral surgeon; daughter Allison, who graduated with a degree in theatre and is busy pursuing her career; our mixed-breed, 7 year old dog Lucy and her feline companions, 1 year old Ned and two year old Margaret. They're the best adopted pets we could ever have!

Birthday: February 8, Aquarius

Born: Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Wedding Anniversary: February 14, 1982

All My Children Anniversary: June 1976

All My Children off-camera pals: Jill Larson, David Canary, Dick Shoberg

First Professional Acting Job:1969, playing the role of "Anybodys" in West Side Story at the Wagon Wheel Playhouse in Warsaw Indiana for $100 a week!

Favorite All My Children / Brooke Storyline: The Brooke / Adam / Dixie triangle and the Brooke / Edmund, "Willow Lake" story

Favorite TV Show: Big Love, Dancing with the Stars, Modern Family

Favorite Actor/Actress: Robert Downey Jr., Stanley Tucci, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Amy Adams

Favorite books: The Known World by Edward P. Jones; Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller; Carry Me Down by M.J. Hyland; Modoc by Ralph Helfer

Favorite Movies: Sherlock Holmes, Julie and Julia, Adaption, Princess Bride, The Piano

Favorite Songs: As Time Goes By, Embryonic Journey, Tears in Heaven

Favorite Musicians: Annie Lenox, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton

Favorite Food: Chocolate

Favorite Scent: Jo Malone's Grapefruit

Extra Curricular Activities: Volunteering for an animal rescue group in N.J.; traveling; spending time on my MacBook; cooking Sunday dinners with my husband and my daughter when she visits; pilates and zumba classes

If I Weren't An Actress: I'd work with animals to rehabilitate, comfort or serve as companions to people in need. Or, I'd be an animal trainer.

Five beauty products I cannot live without: MAC Spice Lip Pencil; MAC Cubic blush; Cellcosmet astringent, eye cream and moisturizer; Graham Webb shampoo and conditioner

Always in my purse: Sugar-free gum

Favorite appliance: Keurig Coffeemaker