Daytime Emmy winner, Kate Mansi made her first appearance on yesterday’s May 24th episode of General Hospital as the recast Kristina Corinthos-Davis. The former Days of our Lives star takes over the role from Lexi Ainsworth.
As to Kristina’s story, it is revealed that Kristina is building an LGBTQ+ youth shelter with the help of her father, Sonny Corinthos. Kristina’s sister, Sam (Kelly Monaco) is concerned that she is not thinking through all the issues that come with creating and building such a space and shares her concerns with their mother, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn).
Enter Mansi as nuKristina with the renovation plans for the youth shelter. She shares her excitement with Sam and Alexis. An enthusiastic Kristina discusses the cosmetic changes she wants to make to the place and even shows her family, the Corinthos-Davis House logo.
Sam voices her concerns that in the past Kristina has great ideas and visions and how they don’t work out, because she never follows through. Kristina gets angered and leaves the discussion to take a call from her contractor.
Remember, when Kristina lost her way, and then, seemingly everyone got looped in and involved with Dawn of the Dead cult?
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Meanwhile, Molly (Haley Pullos in these scenes) is struggling with her inability to have a baby and tension is mounting between her and TJ (Tajh Bellow).
Mansi comes to GH with an impressive resume having been front and center as Abigail Deveraux on Days from 2011–2016, and then again in 2018–2020. She took home the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award in 2017 at the 44th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition, Kate has continued to appear in primetime, streaming and motion picture roles.
So, what were your first impressions of Kate as Kristina Corinthos-Davis? How did you like her interactions on-screen with Kelly Monaco and Nancy Lee Grahn? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
I love having her back on daytime.
She’s always been one of my favorites and is quite a dynamic actress.
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ghkfan
She should have stayed on Days and let Lexi continue on GH…Frank screwed up. They’re both Emmy winners and had legacy roles that we loved them in.
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Brobee
Lexi chose to leave on her own accord.
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OG Steve
No, Lexi did not. She was replaced. That said, Mansi did a fine job. She had similar mannerisms as Lexi and a smooth delivery.
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Stacy
Exactly. Lexi did a fantastic job.
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Nikki
Lexi was the one who made the decision to exit GH.
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OG Steve
No, it was the show’s decision. Mutuality beneficial does not equal a mutual decision.
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Judy Bickham
I agree with you. It looks like Kristina aged quite a bit. Please bring original Kristina back
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JJ
In story, Kristina would be about 30. She was 16 in 2009 when she was being abused by her boyfriend. Lexi is 30 in real life but she has always looked much younger than she is.
The new actress is 35 but can easily play 30.
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Cheryl
I agree bring Lexi back
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lilah3168@gmail.com
No
I don’t agree with you
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Gail
I agree, she will be a great addition
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Shirley
I love Kristina on General Hospital. She is great. Hope she stays on General Hospital.
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Brobee
Agree!
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Sharon L Disney
Was her first day. Didn’t look like she was quite sure being on a new set. I’m sure she’ll feel like that’s her family given time. It’s always hard starting a new job. Go get them girl you have this. Welcome and looking forward to seeing her more
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Celia
Same here, Shari—- as far as her age? Look at Sam— she plays a younger character than Kelly—and so many more. I know Kate will shine—-
I hope she devours every scene and also see a lot of her—-better than looking at sappy Willow overpowering Carly, wah-wah Michael and puny-boy, Dex.
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GH watcher since 1978
I don’t care for Dex with the new “vixen” Joss. Why would a guy his age want a relationship with a 19 y/o? Can’t stand that they have been plying more makeup on her, sticking padded push ups bras & tight tops on her.
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Vee
So happy to see Kate on General Hospital. Loved her n Days of Our Lives & was sad to see her leave. She will do a great job as Kristina.
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Donna Evans
Kate Mansi ina good actress and she will do a good job As the new Kristina she was excellent as Abagail on Days of Lives so I know she will be a great addition to the General Hospital addition and besides any character She can master the task of being Alexis Davis daughter and she will do a good job as she is a terrific actress And I hope she get A chance to really prove that she can master any task I hope she can help her sister Molly with her Endometriosis in trying to have a baby storyline… Read more »
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Christy
I liked her.. perfect casting
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Lenette
I like her from her lifetime movies
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brian
Hate to say it… but the new Davis girls were excellent. It worked well seeing both new actress’ on the same day. I think they will be great replacements
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Mary
Who was other new actress? Ooops! Didn’t watch GH today! Lol
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Violet Lemm
Brian
Love Kate from Days and seeing the sister trio just looked like Nancy Ann Grahn had gotten two new daughters.
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Marie
I couldn’t tell them apart they look alike to me.
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Soaphound
THANK YOU, Marie. I’m glad someone else had that challenge! And I know it takes a new person a while to get in sync with a new show, that’s not usually a big problem. But… so far I’m not impressed. Maybe time will help matters.
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Sheri
Agree, but why hate to say it? The show must go on and I’m grateful there’s a great cast in place to sustain it
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Sue Gazzara
I think she looks like Marisa Tomei ! I thought she did a good job.
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MaryAnne
I was trying to think of who she reminded me of! Spot on.
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Tina
Hope bring back the original actress. And the same for Molly’s.
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Gloria
Agreed!
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Betty
She’s too tall for Christina,and the new Molly is taller than Alexis. Sorry, don’t care for either one.
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Ak
Agreed……should’ve been switched and reverse the roles
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Gloria
Agreed but if they switched roles can you see Kate Mansi with TJ? She is too tall. Sam, Krissy & Molly are all smallish girls.
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Tina Lopez
I agree I didn’t care for the both of them
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Brobee
The Molly is supposedly a temporary recast
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Chris
Agreed
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Linda
So agree….do not care for either of them….shame that Christina is not coming back and Molly maybe on long time away as she got a DUI
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ToniAnn Bush
Maybe I’m just partial to the ” old” Christina, it’s going to get some use to the ” new” Christina.
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Rochelle Woody
I agree
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REBECCA
Miss her on Days
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Jody Geiger
Liked her on days she will be good I Miss the real Molly evidently she had a accident
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Sue C
The real Molly got a DUI and crashed into another vehicle injuring the driver. She is in a $2600 a week rehab
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Violet Lemm
Ya think?
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Dawn Bandini
I think she was a natural to take over the role, I still felt Lexi’s version of Kristina and that Kate stuck to that but also made the role her own, I’m looking forward to seeing Kate and all her amazing talents.
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Pam
I like her, she definitely looks like a Davis women.
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John and Terry
Me and my wife don’t like her and don’t know her
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Brobee
Too bad, because she’s a great replacement for the one who chose to leave
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Lew S
Exactly! Sometimes people hate just to hate. Kate Mansi is a very good actress and will do a great job in this role. You have to give a person a chance.
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Karen Jones
Love her, she fits in perfectly!
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MrsDee59
She fell right into the scene as if she has been playing this character all along! Welcome back to daytime, Miss Kate!!
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Lew S.
I think she did a great job! She looks like a Davis. I won’t comment on the Molly replacement.
Yes I will. Thw acting was fine, but she looks a tad bit too old to play Molly.
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Violet Lemm
Lew S,
I agree . This Molly is just not right, can’t picture her with T.J.
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Brobee
She’s temporary
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Gloria
Completely agree!
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Satan
Also too tall. Did Molly’s endometriosis make her grow 6 inches taller overnight??
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Brobee
For real? The show did a great job for an emergency, temporary replacement ofolly
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Lew S.
Right!
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Maura
Loved it.. love her acting!
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Phil
I already miss Lexie! Kate is good and all but Lexie was one of my favorites. I cannot fathom why TPTB do not like her.
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Phil
Consequently, I also preferred Marci Miller as Abby. Again, I like Kate just prefer the alternate actor on both shows.
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Brobee
Lexi chose to leave…wasn’t fired.
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Phil
Not according to her social media. It was a “mutual decision” but she goes on to say that she was looking forward to the new storyline. Sounds like a forced decision to me. Read between the lines. ♂️
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OG Steve
No, read the multiple stories. It wasn’t her decision.
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Susan
I was not sure how I would feel as I do like her, but I liked the other actress as well. I admit I was really impressed with how she has stepped in and made Cristina her own. I think she works well with the other Davis family members.
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Mary
I liked the old Christina much better. She has much more heart, and she had matured greatly after dawn of day.
I thought she was vicious to Molly! DON’T LIKE THE NEW CHRISTINA!
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Kim Kuehn
I liked her alot. Thought she said well.
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Maria Santiago
So so. She needs more time.
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Me
Agree. When she first came into the house, didn’t like her at all. Thought she really was having a hard time during the the part with Molly. Last part with the apology, seemed more at ease. Will give her more time. Think she ages Kristina by about 5 years.
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Leanora Hall
Love her I hope they show here a lot more than the other Christina
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GH fan
Mannerisms and even voice inflections sounded like the old Chrissy. . Close look alike . So good job!!!
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Donna L. Bridges
Now we’ve got 2 KMs for the Davis sisters, so Kelly Monaco become KeMo & Kate Mansi become KaMa. Her first day she was excellent! She fit right in, brought plenty of energy to her role, etc. There are fans who are bruised over Lexi being let go but they mostly seem to be giving Kate a chance. Lexi has helped that by being so gracious. Right now Kate is trending on #SoapTwitter. A great sign. #Fans4WGAStrikers
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Honey
Terrible over acts
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Steve cantley
Awesome she is amazing
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Steve cantley
She is an excellent actress and great job for GH hiring her.
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Lori
Why did they recast? Lexi is kristina!
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Brobee
Lexi quit.
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Nikki
Lexi decided to exit GH.
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Lori
Upset with the direction GH is going.
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Andrea Ezsgui
No chemistry between Grahn Monaco nor Mansi who was grsatvon DOOL. Giving it time. But cmon Lexi Ainsworth was perfect
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Mike
Ainsworth needs to get straiten up personally
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Carolyn Fant
Not impressed . Miss the real Kristina
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Mary
Great! Very seamless like she was playing it for years. She was my fave Abbi on DOOL.
Good job Kate!
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Lizrenee
My first thought was ” Abby get back to Salem! Chad and your kids need you.” No but actually she did good. In fact I like her better than the original, but I really do want her to go to Days Of Our Lives.
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paula Tinkham
Nothing against the new Kristina but I liked the other Kristina better.
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D
Like old Christina ! Please bring her back
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Laura
Love her! Kate fits in so naturally. I hope she gets a big story.
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Carolyn
Don’t like the new Kristina. Don’t like change.
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Sue
Thiught she was great! Loved her,too, on DOOL!!
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Nikolina
No! Just no! It’s not a good fit. Kate Mansi looks too old. And she doesn’t have that look of vulnerability that made Lexi so appealing.
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Gloria
Absolutely agree!
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Annie
I think she’ll do a great job as Christina. She’s got the gutsiness that it’ll take. I like her.
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Sandyjj
She is great,seems more like one of the sisters.
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Jane
Kristina fits the role better than Kate. Kate just doesn’t go well with TJ. Kristina plays the role better for the couple. Bring Kristina back please.
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Lisa
Love her. Miss Lexi, but couldn’t ask for a better replacement.
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Sheley
I like her as Kristina. She is a great actress.
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Stephanie
I want the old Kristina back!
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Brobee
A great new replacement. She joined cast like she’d always been there. Great new fit.
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Janet L
Really good picks, both the new Molly and Kristina. They fit in well.
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Judith Molina
I think that both actresses are talented and attractive. However, GH picked the wrong one to replace Molly. She is too tall.
She isn’t a TJ fit. I have to give Christina’s replacement a little more time. The original had many facets to her character. She also had edge. I hope this new actress will not be one dimensionally sweet every day.
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Who Will Turn Out to be Trina’s Biological Father … Curtis or Taggert?
May 30, 2023
This week’s episodes of General Hospital are set to deliver some needed results and some bombshells. First, Victor’s will is read, but, in true GH fashion, the evil Cassadine delivers his reading via a videotaped message of himself in a return appearance by Charles Shaughnessy,
Meanwhile, Trina (Tabyana Ali), Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Portia (Brook Kerr) have all been awaiting the DNA tests results to prove that Trina is the biological daughter of Curtis, not Marcus Taggert (Réal Andrews) .
At the same time, Curtis is moving back in with Portia, after his lip lock with his ex-wife, Jordan (Tanisha Harper).
Spencer (Nicholas Chavez) and Trina are at the center of both storylines, because Uncle Victor probably left something behind for Spencer, while Trina will be dealing with the fallout from the DNA results.
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Watch the latest GH promo below.
Now weigh-in, who do you think will be revealed as Trina’s true father? Curtis or Taggert? Share your theories via the comment section below.
General Hospital ‘Spotlight Channel’ Watch Party with Laura Wright and Maurice Benard
May 29, 2023
On Memorial Day, you can get some inside commentary, scoops and more when General Hospital’s Laura Wright (Carly) and Maurice Benard (Sonny) host a watch party for the new General Hospital Spotlight Channel.
The new channel is available anytime in the ABC app and online here. It currently serves up throwback episodes of GH beginning from a few years back. At the time of its soft launch, episodes began playing from February 5, 2018 through the April 27, 2018 episode. However, more are said to be on the way.
In case you missed its original airing, Laura and Maurice watched back an episode from the GH Spotlight Channel, and reminisced to get GH fans acquainted with the offerings on the FAST (free ad-supported TV) channel.
Check out Laura and Maurice from the watch party in the video below and the promo for the channel released a few weeks back.
Now let us know, what you think thus far of General Hospital’s Spotlight Channel in the comment section.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Visits ‘Tamron Hall’ and Talks On His Recurring Role of GH’s Brick
May 24, 2023
On yesterday’s, May 23rd episode of Tamron Hall, ESPN sports personality, Stephen A. Smith was a guest for a special interview, while Smith was at his second home away from home, General Hospital.
Smith, plays the recurring role of Sonny’s tech expert/’henchmen’, Brick, on the ABC daytime drama series. Stephen A., who is a longtime fan of GH, shared with Hall just how lucky he is to be given a chance to have a Port Charles alter-ego. Since 2016, the powers-that-be have found ways to keep Smith’s character returning to the GH canvas to help out his pal, Sonny, when the mobster is in dire straits.
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Stephen expressed: “I’ve been blessed and fortunate because I do scenes primarily with the star of the show. And we’ve developed an incredible friendship, Maurice Benard (Sonny) and myself. I can’t tell you the amount of times that he’s pulled me to the side and he sat down with me and he’s embraced it and he’s like, ‘Here’s where I want you to go.’”
In caring moment, Benard was sensitive to a real-life event that happened in Smith’s life … the passing of his mother. Smith shared, “I remember there was a scene where he (Sonny) had lost a relative and literally he said to me, ‘I don’t want to offend you here,’ and he brought up losing my mother in 2017.”
Maurice, then gave Smith some acting advice, “I need you to go back to that moment. I need you to embrace how you were feeling at that moment in time.’ He said, ‘I’m only coming to you because I know you can. I need you to do it.’ And that was exactly what I did.”
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The longtime ESPN host and journalist, also released his autobiography, Straight Shooter earlier this year. When Hall questioned him on how he has persevered through the years, Smith admitted that it’s about, “Longevity … thinking about smelling the roses. I’m not one to sit around and smell it, but I want to do things and associate myself with things that allows me to know that I’m reaping the fruits of my labor.”
As to his crazy schedule, Stephen admitted, “I’m still going to outwork 99% of the people out there. I don’t stop. I’m a machine and I know it and I’m proud of it. ”
Photo: Simon
Check out Stephen A. in part of his chat with Tamron Hall below.
Now let us know, if you are a fan of all of Stephen A. Smith’s work and if you continue to enjoy seeing him pop up on GH, via the comment section below.
