"It was also wonderful to have the prospect of playing with Jack Nicholson. It was a terrific part, a terrific script, with Alexander Payne and Jack Nicholson. You can't get any better than that!"

Kathy Bates is expressing her interest for the opportunity to work with Jack Nicholson on a job. She is impressed by the quality of the script and the director, Alexander Payne, and is delighted to be part of the task. She recognizes that the combination of Nicholson and Payne is a rare chance and one that she is grateful to have. She is positive that the task will be a success and that it will be remembered for many years to come. She is proud to be part of such a superior project and is eagerly anticipating the experience.