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Easy Rider
Grayson McCouch (Morgan) is planning an April vacation with his
dad, Don, but it's not the typical father-son getaway. We're
doing a Civil War tour on our Harleys, says Grayson, who just
became the proud owner of a police motorcycle fully loaded with
sirens and pursuit lights. He and his dad will kick off the trip
in Greenville, SC and work they way north to Connecticut. We're
stopping in Gettysburg for a few days, he says. I've been
watching tapes of Ken Burns' Civil War series and reading up on
the battlefields, he adds. What made Grayson and his dad decide
on this adventure? We're fascinated with the Civil War and
Harley Davidsons, he explains. The two make a real American
vacation - and it'll be a bonding experience.
SOM 3/96
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AW'S Grayson McCouch: Fixin' Up is Hard to Do 5/95 som
After spending 7 months renovating his apartment, AW's Grayson
McCouch loves his new pad, but he admits it cost him a small fortune.
"The place is beautiful, but I'm bankrupt," the handsome actor, who
plays Morgan, told Soap Opera Magazine with a grin. "I'm not
homeless, but I'm broke."
Grayson figured it was smarter financially to buy rather than rent, so
he bought an apartment on Manhattan's Upper West Side last summer.
"Then I went about remodeling the apartment to my taste," he said.
"The kitchen needed the most work. When I replaced the formica
countertops, it was a toss-up between granite and marble."
"Marble is not conducive to hard-core kitchen operations, because it's
very porous and can chip easily. It would turn all kinds of funky
colors when I spill my red wine and olive oil," he laughed.
So Grayson chose granite in subtle earth tones. It's got nice tan, peach
and silver hues in it. It's beautiful."
"I'm into stone. I like solid, heavy, strong things. It gives me a sense
of security," the actor explained.
But Grayson realized he couldn't put the expensive granite atop cheap
veneer cabinets, so he designed birch wood cabinets with glass doors
and had them installed.
Next came the floor. "I picked out a nice ceramic tile that looked very
much like terra cotta, but it's much stronger and more beautiful and
never needs resealing. Now I had these beautiful tiles, granite tops
and birch cabinets, so I had to redo the lighting with track halogen
lights. Then I was bankrupt. It cost a fortune.
Grayson hired workmen to do the skilled jobs, but he helped with the
drilling, painting and cleaning up. At one point, he was searching for
wiring behind the wall so he could hook up the wall lamp.
"The neat thing was when I busted through the walls with a hammer
and found they were stuffed with old newspapers. I read a 1955
newspaper were Sugar Ray Robinson was fighting Jake LaMotta. I gave
the paper to a "Raging Bull" fan. I felt like an archaeologist
uncovering these great archives."
The renovation required months of effort and put a major dent in his
wallet, but it was all worth it, as these exclusive photos clearly show.
"AW'S Grayson McCouch: Fixin' Up is Hard to Do" 5/95 som
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"me vs. him"
Me VS Him
How similar are soap stars to
their Tv alter egos?
How do your friends describe
your personality?
Morgan: "Sweet, heroic, sincere
and diligent".
Grayson:"Ambitious, childish,
trustworthy and spontaneous".
Who do you most admire?
Morgan:"George Clooney".
Grayson:"Abe Lincoln and
Robert E Lee".
What are the perks of your
job?
Morgan:"Saving people, free
cotton swabs and pretty nurses".
Grayson:"Terrific co-workers,
the sweetest fans and good
parking".
What book is on your bedside
table?
Morgan:"How to hold onto
a relationship for more than
three months".
Grayson:"The Best of the
Far Side".
What do you do to relax?
Morgan:"I take my shirt
off and watch cartoons".
Grayson:"I work out,
meditate, ride my motorcycle
and enjoy a good meal".
Is it ever right to tell
a little lie?
Morgan:"Of course not.
I've taken the Hippocratic
Oath".
Grayson:"Only if the
truth hurts too much".
What's the biggest risk
you've ever taken?
Morgan:"I'd say getting
into another relationship
after two failures".
Grayson:"Going back to
the same agent who fired
me".
What do you do when you
can't fall asleep at night?
Morgan:"I pull out my favorite
Wonder Woman comic".
Grayson:"Eat a little leftover
pasta and read a script".
Do you have any vices?
Morgan:"Relying on work to
help me forget about my
problems".
Grayson:"Ice cream-coffee
or mint chocolate chip".
What would be an ideal date?
Morgan:"I'd turn my apartment
into a cruise ship for the
weekend".
Grayson:"I'd pack up a few
lunches and head out on
horseback".
What makes you see red?
Morgan:"Men who pick on women".
Grayson:"Ditto".
What is the best way to get
over a heartache?
Morgan:"Take two aspirin and
page myself in the morning".
Grayson:"Spend a year's saving
on seeing my shrink".
6 Sep 1996 SID
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BREAK A LEG (ON STAGE, THAT IS)
Grayson McCouch (MORGAN) has been skiing since he was 4, but he's about to tackle his
toughest challenge on the slopes: turning his good friend, actress Betty Buckley, on
to the sport. "I'm taking her to Vermont where we'll fight the rigors of the cold,"
shares Grayson, who's been pals with Betty since they appeared together in Threepenny
Opera several years ago. Since it's Betty's first time on skis, "she's a little
nervous, but she's a tough woman. The task is to get there, teach her, and keep her
legs healthy so she can ascend the grand staircase in Sunset Boulevard." Betty is
taking over for Glenn Close as Norma Desmond when Glenn leaves the Broadway production
in the spring.) "New York will be in for a huge treat when she takes on the role,"
promises Grayson.
1/95 SOM
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