What a delightful contest to carpe diem at the heralding of your return! As the self-proclaimed #1 Cramer Women fan, I have a strong personal investment in Laura Bonarrigo’s artistic contribution to One Life to Live. The tumultuous mother-daughter relationship of Dorian and Cassie with Elaine Princi in the maternal role first catalyzed my adoration for Laura. When Robin Strasser stepped back into the role, viewers were treated to a deeper subtext of their antagonism. Over the years, Laura was effectively responsible for creating riveting drama especially in portraying Cassie’s psychosis at the loss of her child and acheived a delicate balance between strength and vulnerability. Her onscreen pairings with Robert Krimmer and Kevin Stapleton featured a plethora of Laura’s best work evolving Cassie’s function as the “Preacher’s Wife” and transforming her into “Dorian’s Daughter.” During this time of Cassie’s rebirth, I was coming to terms with realizing my homosexuality, and I sought through witnessing her renewal of life, how to authentically listen to my heart. This crystallized my love for Cassie as my favorite Cramer Woman. When Laura was unceremoniously terminated from the show, I lost my best girl and became depressed. However, my proactive spirit ascended when I decided to spearhead a Bring Back Dorian & Cassie Campaign in 2002 and created a petition for loyal viewers to sign at the fan club gatherings. My love for Laura Bonarrigo, Cassie, and the Cramer Women runs deep and like her other fans sharing their Laura-Stories, I also echoe my utmost desire to share brunch with this most beautiful and talented actresss.

I would love to have lunch with Laura! She is my favorite actress. I still watch my VHS tapes of Cassie, Andrew, Dorian & Kevin. The triangle with Andrew & Kevin kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved when Cass & Kevin went to Rio & I decided to join Laura's fan club. I was thrilled when she came to AMC & started watching it again. I would be ecstatic to have lunch with such a wonderful, talented, beautiful actress.

Hi my name is Erica and I am 23 years old. As of right now I am not in college for the semester seeing as I couldn't afford it but when I return I will be a second semester Junior. I have had a tough life going through my parents divorce before I was 6 years old and also I lost my best friend who was grandfather when I was also 13 years old. I have been watching OLTL for 10 years and that is where I would escape into. Llanview was my home away from home. I also love clipping the episodes of OLTL with Cassie in them because she was and still is my favorite character. I would be honored if I could have brunch with Laura because she is my idol and it would be a dream come true for me.

I think that I am deserving of having brunch with Laura. I am 20 years old and a college student and life time soap fan. I have been a fan of Laura for as long as I can remember. When I was a child I used to watch soaps with my mother rather than play outside. When I heard that Laura was going to be on AMC I was thrilled, but having her back one OLTL is even better. I have always wanted to be a soap opera actress and having brunch with one of my all time favorite soap actresses and favorite Cramer. Would probably be the single greatest experience of my life. xoxo, Heather

For most of my childhood and adolescence I suffered from a medical condition called papilledema, which kept me homebound with seizures and headaches most of the time. One Life to Live was always a comfort to me during this time, especially between 1991 and 1995, when my health situation really deteriorated. I don’t know what I would have done without the show or the awesome performances of Robert Krimmer and Laura Bonarrigo, my favorite couple on the show around that time. My mother won an auction for a set tour with Ms. Bonarrigo and Mr. Krimmer at one of Carol Dickson’s fan luncheons, but my health declined to the point where I couldn’t travel, so I never made the trip. I’ve always wanted to thank Laura for her performances, which kept me sane during a very difficult time of my life. I don’t know what I would have done without you or the show. Even if I am not picked for this contest, please pass my extreme gratitude along to Ms. Bonarrigo and tell her I hope to see her on OLTL again soon.

I am a mother of 3 children and was fascinated with Cassie during my first pregnancy. This great actress with this great role...i was so jealous. I enjoyed your work so much and felt like I had a friend for life and watched everytime you were on. When you left I was crushed, but now you are back, very exciting and with my children all in their teens, my role model Cassie is back. It would be a privledge to meet you and have brunch (maybe a mimosa?) Thanks, Kate

I am so happy you are back on OLTL..you are a wonderful actor and no doubt the most beautiful woman to have ever worked on OLTL. I stopped watching the show after you left but have been watching it again after you came back. The Kevin/Cassie love affair was so beautifully done and the two of you were simply unforgetable...you go girl...get Kevin back!!!! God Bless..

I'd love to have brunch with Laura she is a TRUELY AMAZING Lady and I just love watching her on OLTL she's awesome I am watching her right now on OLTL she looks beautiful I want more than anything to meet you Laura that would be my dream come true to meet you who played Cassie Carpenter on OLTL she was my only reason for watching the show back in the '90's GOOO LAURA! I'd love to win a brunch with you Laura please I'm begging you hehe keep up the great work on OLTL YOU ROCK!

I want to win brunch with Laura. I have a been a dedicated viewer of OLTL for 25 years....and my fav's include Dorian, Vikki but my all time fav is CASSIE. She gives meaning and love to a character that could be just a cardboard nothing. I am thrilled you are back and want so much to meet the lady who inspires me everytime she is on the show. Best, Jocelyn