Doug yearns to
spend more time at home with his lovely wife, Cate, but his schedule doesn't
always permit it. "When you're famous, " Doug says, "your time isn't really
your own ".
For most
actors, a starring role on a hit TV soap is demanding enough. But Doug
Sheehan (Joe Kelly on GH) is managing to handle his acting career and
a burgeoning musical career as well. Not only is he a skilled bagpipe player
(thanks to his Scotch-Irish background), Doug also plays the banjo and
sings. At present he is combining his two careers by promoting his single
record about a fellow character on General Hospital called "Annie
Logan, Eat Your Heart Out".
Lately, Doug has been traveling all
over the country, publicizing both his record and General Hospital.
What with learning his lines and taping the show, it adds up to an arduous
schedule for anyone, but it's even harder for Doug who's not only a
self-professed homebody, but a newlywed as well.
It was just about
eight months ago that Doug wed his beautiful wife Cate. The two lovebirds
live in a secluded area on the outskirts of Hollywood, usually eschewing the
social whirl of tinseltown to enjoy a quiet life of their own.
But
lately, with all the publicity GH has been generating and the
promotional tours Doug has had to make, he and Cate have to work hard to
find time alone. And as grateful as Doug is for his success, he admits to
finding the pressures of fame somewhat hard to deal with.
"I love
to stay home," he says. "I like being my own person. But when you're
famous, or even have a modicum of fame, your time isn't really your own. You
can't go into the grocery store and just be a human being. You're always
being recognized and singled out".
One thing that makes it a
little easier for Doug to satisfy his need for a quiet life is that his wife
Cate, though pretty enough to be an actress, is not in show business. There
are no career conflicts, so when Doug's schedule permits, he and Cate are
able to relax completely.
"I like her!" he cheerfully says of
his wife. "So far we're adjusting to married life just fine".
