I was never an ingenue. I've always just been a character actor. When I was younger, it was a real problem, because… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
The thing that I've run up against is that it's always been an either-or proposition, especially in Hollywood. You're either young and… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
The roles I was lucky enough to get were real stretches for me: usually a character who was older, or a little… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
I've always tried to be honest, and it would be too difficult for me to develop some kind of persona. I don't… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
'Misery' left a lasting mark on me. When I die, it will be 'Kathy 'Misery' Bates Is Dead.' — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
Cancer and its aftermath changed my outlook in a profound way. I've become less of a hermit, and I travel more. — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
When I was in New Orleans, I was in a grocery store and a woman came up to me and she said, "Oh, my… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
I can sit here on the couch and hear you say, "You're very feminine and very attractive," but I have always struggled with that. — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
I have really focused on mindfulness. That helps me make better choices both physically, psychologically, and emotionally. — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
People will come up, and they'll talk about 'Misery.' But a lot of people will talk about 'Waterboy.' — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
I love everything. I love being the empathetic characters. I love being the villains. I think it's like when we're kids, we like to… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
I didn't go out on one date in high school. I played guitar and sang and wrote my own music and poetry and stuff… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
The problem I have these days is that women are often cast in a role - as a police officer, for example - and… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
