Soap Opera Digest, 03/27/01
Lucky Duck/Happy Go Lucky

Lucky Duck: Edmund Winslow (David Andrew Macdonald)

Charmed Life:
Survived a clifftop tumble (1999); got possession of a videotape of Phillip and Beth making love (2000); pardoned for his crimes by Richard (2000); won over Beth before and after she was widowed (2000-01); learned he was the true heir to the San Cristobel throne (2001); life was spared in a duel with Richard (2001).

The Happy-Go-Lucky David Andrew Macdonald

Does Edmund create his own luck?
"There's a lot to be said for circumstance, but Edmund twists and moves his way out of a lot of things. He firmly bends the truth in a direction that serves him better. Also, Richard's long-standing compassion for Edmund has afforded Edmund opportunities, which he has taken advantage of."

What's the most fortunate thing that's happened to Edmund?
"He probably thinks it's being the true heir to the throne, but really, it's that Beth has returned his affections."

What would have happened to Edmund if he lived in America?
"With the American justice system,we would like to believe that he'd be incarcerated. But let's face it: He's about as rich as they come. Even in America, he would be considered something close to royalty, and they often get away with murder--quite literally."

Would Edmund be as lucky had he not been born wealthy?
"Edmund's crafty head crosses across all economic lines. He would have gone out of his way to make luck happen."

Any superstitions?
"When I leave the house and have to come back in because I've forgotten something, I sit down and count to 10. It's an Irish thing. But I'll walk under ladders (that are) leaning against buildings. I sometimes make a point of it."

How much of a role does luck play in real life?
"None. There are certain instances when people appear lucky, but many times, they have the things that society deem important, so they (get what they want). Sometimes the people we call lucky are actually just qualified."