If there’s one thing soap operas are never short on, it’s emotional moments.

In January 2024,the star made a triumphant return to “General Hospital"afterleaving the seriesin 2021.

Clearly, Burton has quite a bit of experience when it comes to performing heart-wrenching scenes.

Steve Burton smiling

He talked about one scene that caused him to break down and almost leave the set.

It that moment, though, he chose to prioritize his performance, and it paid off.

His effort was worth it, resulting in an authentic performance and a scene full of emotion.

Jason Morgan sitting in jail

Burton’s emotional connection to this scene likely wasn’t just about the content.

It may also be a result of his outlook.

I’m not gonna leave anything on the table in my life anymore.”

He added, “I always say, ‘We have one life, don’t settle.’

And that goes across the board.”

This mentality certainly has a positive effect on how he embodies Jason Morgan.

And if it happens not to be that day, then it’s not.

But I always wanna go the extra mile in anything I do.

I’m just gonna give it 110% every day."