I have followed Kathy Bates' acting career for many years and just love her! She has a comedic side to her as well as a dark side and whichever one is called for comes over very well. She has such an expressive face and versatile voice. She is a real credit to her profession in the work she has done and may long she be able to continue. Good luck Ms. Bates with your health issues - we hope you will carry on for a long time keeping us entertained.