One answer left the audience and the soap world a little surprised.

Up and down, up and down."

Benard admitted that as he’s grown older, acting doesn’t give him the same feeling.

Maurice Benard smiling

“But right now, I’m really happy on ‘GH.'”

Benard, of course, was referring to the fact thatSonny’s bipolar disorderoften comes up in the storyline.

Still, Benard had to break it to fans that he won’t be around forever.

Maurice Benard and Cynthia Watros

I hate to say that, but it’s the truth."

Maurice Benard looking contemplative