EMMY GIFTING SUITE: AMC's Melissa Claire Egan

I spoke with ALL MY CHILDREN's Melissa Claire Egan (Annie) on Friday at the Daytime Emmy gifting suite about her Emmy nomination and the show's move to Los Angeles.

We Love Soaps: Not only are you presenting this year, but you are also nominated. Are you the type of person who gets nervous with anticipation?
Melissa Claire Egan: Not really. Granted it's only Friday but I really haven't been nervous at all. The whole thing is really exciting. The nomination is incredible and no matter what happens it's exciting. And I'm presenting with Cameron [Mathison] who is one of my best buddies and we're so goofy together. I'm just excited now and don't have any nerves as of now.

We Love Soaps: Have you had your dress for a while or are you a last minute shopper?
Melissa Claire Egan: I bought it about two weeks ago. I'm definitely not last minute but I didn't get it way in advance. The final fitting was three days ago, and I got my jewels the day before I left. So I wasn't panicked to get it done, but I wasn't way ahead of the game either. I love my dress. It's by designer Robert Dane and it's a beautiful blueish green gown, really romantic, and I love it.

We Love Soaps: And it will work in 100 degree weather?
Melissa Claire Egan: I don't think any gown works in that weather. I'm wearing my hair up this year for the first time so that will help.

We Love Soaps: Some people feel you are the favorite in your category. You play crazy as well as anyone. What do you attribute that to?
Melissa Claire Egan: [Laughs] I promise I'm not crazy in real life. I was lucky Chuck Pratt gave me some great material. When you read it, you're like, 'Oh my gosh, how am I going to do this?' but you just have to go for it. When you get that kind of good material, you feel lucky to have it, and you don't want to screw it up. You just go for it, give it your all, and do the best that you can.

We Love Soaps: Do you have any family here for the Emmys?
Melissa Claire Egan: My parents are coming in tomorrow. My Dad's my date for the Emmys. He has his tuxedo ready. I always wanted to bring my Dad as my date to an awards show, especially if I'm nominated.

We Love Soaps: Have you planned an acceptance speech?
Melissa Claire Egan: No. I've thought about some things I would say, but I haven't planned anything.

We Love Soaps: Sometimes it's harder for the nominees who don't win when the camera shows the split screen of all the reactions.
Melissa Claire Egan: I know! But I would be happy for any of them, especially Alicia [Minshew] because I adore her and think she's incredible. I would be thrilled if she won.

We Love Soaps: Are you excited about ALL MY CHILDREN's move to Los Angeles?
Melissa Claire Egan: I am. I'm excited that Disney and ABC care enough about our show to make the move. I love New York and I'm sad to leave there but I'm also excited about this new endeavor. I lived in LA for three years and have a lot of good friends here.