Get to Know a Soap Opera Star: Nicole Forester

Everyone knows Nicole Forester as Cassie on Guiding Light. But do they know the following facts about the actress?

• Forester screen-tested for the role of Amanda on AMC, but didn't get the gig.

• Forester is a knitting fanatic and is featured on the cover of the book Greetings From Knit Café.

• She's fluent in German and loves to travel and explore different countries.

• Forester co-starred with Michael Park (Jack, As the World Turns) in a pilot called 13 Bourbon St.

• Her childhood nickname was "Bock," short for "Nickerbocker."

• Forester used to date popular stand-up comic/musician Stephen Lynch.

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