For a long time I did not want to do television because I did not want to get stuck playing the same… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
I used to play guitar years ago. It brought me a lot of pleasure when I was a teenager growing up and… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
The bottom line is that I'm an actor, so when somebody pitches me a great part, it's a no-brainer. You never know… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
There are a lot of powerful women in Hollywood who have been movie stars for a long time who are getting into… — 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
After winning the Oscar, I was committed to do 'Fried Green Tomatoes,' but I didn't know what the next thing would be… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
My inner strength comes from my friends. I have a very close group of friends and family, and we all help each… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
I look for a role that hopefully I feel empathy with and that I can understand and love, but also that has… — 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
