It was the particular qualities of playing the character Barnabas Collins that I enjoyed, not simply portraying a vampire. As an actor, I have certain instincts and I put them to work. Contrasting qualities are important in any role and can be brought out even when no such qualities are indicated in the script. I think it's necessary to create a positive and negative force within a particular character. I love to totally submerge myself into a character, rather than simply duplicating my own self. It was the constant changing, the opportunity of going back and forth, from good to evil, that was so thrilling.