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So grab your tissues and join us on this trip down a vampire-filled memory lane.
This week, Matt Davis remembers his time as Alaric Saltzman…

Credit: Annette Brow
When I got the offer, they sent over the pilot because I hadnt seen it yet.
I was really impressed by Paul, really impressed by Nina, really impressed by Ian.
I loved the way it looked.
I loved the world; I thought all the characters came together in this remarkable way.
I just was really impressed with the talent.
I think that was the most dynamic journey for me.
This shows a strange experience.
It is eight years and its also a split second in time.
It just happens so quickly.
Vampire Diariesis my entire thirties, from 31 to 39 essentially.
There are no real words that will give it justice.
Its more than just a creative experience.
It was more than just being on a TV show.
Its spin up the gambit of everything from births and deaths and marriages and divorces and friendships.
Its been this epic churning of an experience that, all in all, has been remarkable.
Its been a remarkable experience.
As told to Samantha Highfill
The Vampire Diariesairs Fridays at 8 p.m.
ET on The CW.