"I Didn't Think I Was The Fatherly Type..."

Now the proud father of two, handsome A Martinez reveals his past doubts about parenthood.  You'll also learn his secret for staying in shape and the truth about those hot Cruz and Eden love scenes!  Read on!

(Thanks to Anne in Australia!)

What do you do to keep in such great physical condition?

A:  I enjoy playing racquetball.  It's definitely competitive and it's the cornerstone of my physical and mental health.

Did you always plan on being a dad?

A:  For a while I didn't think I was the fatherly type.  I was selfish, self-centered and too busy pursuing a career.  I got out of touch with one of the most basic human emotions, wanting to have a child.

The fans just love your passionate scenes with Marcy.  Have they ever gotten you in trouble?

A:  We have problems occasionally with Standards and Practices (the censors).  I think the reason we get away with stuff is because of the respect in (Cruz and Eden's) relationship.  I think that people give us leeway because respect mitigates some of the passion.  Our relationship is a good (role) model for people.

How does your wife, Leslie, feel about those scenes?

A:  Leslie had problems (with it) at first.  She came to the set and witnessed the process of how it's done.  That helped her a bit.  (It's difficult because) you really do have to be intimate and projecting at the same time.

How do you feel about the role of Cruz after all this time?

A:  Cruz is a blessing.  He's someone I can bring my knowledge to.  It's really frustrating when you can't bring that to a character.

How did you like working on the movie She Devil?

A:  That was a gas.  It was a big thrill to do comedy with the likes of Meryl Streep.  She just happens to be my favorite performer.

Any specific plans for the future?

A:  You just have no way of knowing what's around the bend.  Right now I'm happy to be steadily employed and hope that when I turn around and take stock ten or twenty years down the line, I can still say I'm happy to be steadily employed!

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