The holiday season is a time for generous gift-giving, but while One Life to Live actor Michael Easton is grateful for the presents -- which include Irish Whiskey and a “damn harp” -- he has received so far, the 40-year-old daytime star says he would rather his fans devote their time and energy to helping others who are in more need than him.

“I appreciate all the gifts and mementos you've sent these past years but this Holiday Season a simple card will make my day,” Easton, who plays John McBain on One Life to Live posted on his official website.  “I am too blessed as it is.  I would be even happier if you would extend that gesture of goodwill to someone in need near to you.  A friend or a family member that is alone or down at this time of year.  I know many of you support your local Children's Hospitals and The Marine's Toys For Tots Program and knowing that really does bring me a big smile.”

The One Life to Live star himself supports several charities and organizations, all of which have links on his website.  Those include the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, The Gabriel Project, American Cancer Society, Lance Armstrong Foundation, The Los Angeles Mission, American Red Cross, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation and Salute Heroes.

Apart from his charity work, Michael Easton is also busy with his budding writing career.  In February, Soul Stealer, a “remarkably unique” graphic novel which he penned and was illustrated by Christopher Shy, is set to be released.  In response to a fan query, Easton said that he is hoping for the opportunity to promote the graphic novel in venues like comic conventions.

“Large crowds are sometimes difficult for me but I would not miss a chance to go to a Comic Convention,” he wrote.

As for his work on One Life to Live, Michael Easton said that he plans to work on his sense of humor because “everybody describes McBain as moody.”


-Lisa Claustro, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: Michael Easton Official Website 
(Image Courtesy of ABC)