’Days’ has always been strong as an icon in TV history, and it’s still going on strong and represents the genre of daytime drama so well. I’m proud to be a part of it.

Sweeney frames *Days of Our Lives* not merely as a long-running program but as a cultural “icon” that stands in for the entire tradition of American daytime soap opera. By emphasizing its endurance (“still going on strong”) and representative status (“represents the genre…so well”), she positions the show as a benchmark for daytime drama’s storytelling style and audience relationship. Her closing line—“I’m proud to be a part of it”—adds a personal, professional note: participation in a legacy institution confers identity and prestige, suggesting that longevity and continuity are central values in soap opera culture, both for viewers and for performers who grow up with the role.