Cady Mcclain, Class Act

WEEKLY: Did AMC really fire you?
McClain: Yes. Dixie's time has come to an end.
WEEKLY: What did they say to you?
McClain: That Dixie was going to die, that it was a creative decision they felt compelled to make, and that Dixie had three weeks to live. If I could have convinced them to decide otherwise, I would have.
WEEKLY: They didn't try to negotiate with you?
McClain: No. But despite their choice to do this, I wish the show every success. It is a wonderful cast of good-hearted actors, and a fantastic and committed production crew.
WEEKLY: Do you think there was anything you could have done to change this?
McClain: I don't think so.
WEEKLY: Would you have agreed to come back last year if you had known this was how it was going to end?
McClain: No. I don't think I ever would have agreed to come back if I had known ahead of time that this was going to be the way things turned out. I feel so grateful for the investment the audience made in these characters over the years, and I wish things were different - for them especially.
WEEKLY: What's your overall feeling about AMC now?
McClain: Despite this sad ending. I look back and recognize that I have been treated incredibly well by ABC. They gave me opportunities that I never would have had if I hadn't returned.[She explains like what...]
WEEKLY: Do you have a favorite storyline?
McClain: I am not sure there was one, but I can say that my favorite thing and the BEST thing in all my years were the moments of quality with Michael Knight when we had our "dynamic" going on. When our timing was beyond sweet, the chemistry was sparkling, and the work was exciting and fun. That gives me a sense of pride. It was something I fought for, and I am glad we had those moments.[What ending would you have written for Dixie? she makes a shoe comment to answer...Who will you keep in touch with?]
WEEKLY: Anything you want to say to the execs?
McClain: [She thanks Frons and Carruthers for the blog, long]... So I thank Brian and Julie for that opportunity.
WEEKLY: I feel a "but" coming...
McClain [laughs]: You're right. How can I say this?
WEEKLY: Honestly.
McClain: Although I really enjoyed working with Julie, and I feel she is one of the kindest producers I have ever worked with, I want it to be clear that there was no negotiation of any kind. This was not a financial situation that I turned down. I was told the way things were going to be. Very kindly, but absolutely.
WEEKLY: Does this leave a bad taste in your mouth about daytime in general?...
McClain: No...I embrace the change and the opportunity inherent in that change. I believe in the medium of daytime TV, and it's lasting ability to tell enlightening and touching stories with a focus on women's issues. I honestly think it's possible for soaps to continue generation after generation.[She discusses her plans, her gigs]
WEEKLY: Any last words?
McClain: I sincerely and deeply hope that All My Children will be around for my children to be entertained and guided by, just as I was as a little girl with my Mom by my side. And I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a small part of its long tradition

How Classy is that? Cady could have bashed the Powers that Be and for good reason, but she didn't. This is just another example of the show not listening to the fans and doing their own thing. The ratings for AMC says it all, downhill.