Toeing the line between good and evil

David Boreanaz moves between the worlds of the living and the dead weekly on the WB's Angel, in which he plays a 242-year-old vampire (and hunk) looking for redemption. Now Buffy the Vampire Slayer's ex is moonlighting in a just-out big-screen thriller, Valentine, as a guy who may be indulging his dark side at his girlfriend's expense. Recently, Boreanaz stepped back into the real world long enough to chat with USA WEEKEND:

Have you ever donated blood?
Yeah.

What's your blood type?
I don't know. ... It's red.

Do you believe vampires exist?
I think they do. They're probably living in New York City, not Los Angeles.

So you're superstitious ... and Catholic. Who's your favorite saint?
St. Joseph. He's a patron saint of carpenters. I used to build houses.

Besides murder, what's the worst sin?
Lying.

Has someone you loved ever lied to you?
Yeah. And I was also somebody who has lied and hurt somebody.

What have you learned about keeping a loved one happy and honest?
Listen. Keep your ears open and communicate.

Have you ever played Cupid?
No. I believe in letting each person find what they need and not getting involved with their destiny.

Sage advice. Now 'fess up: Which is better -- angel food or devil's food?
Neither. I'm not a cake eater.

-- By Michele Hatty