I haven't talked much about being an ovarian cancer survivor because I don't really want to define myself that way.

Drama comes more naturally to me. It's the comedy you really have to delve into.

I want to see women onscreen the way I see them in society.

After winning the Oscar, I was committed to do 'Fried Green Tomatoes,' but I didn't know what the next thing would be after that. It was a scary time. But the advantage of TV is the regular work. All you need is a hit series, I guess.

A lot of guys come up talking about The Waterboy. I get a lot of that. Misery, Delores Claiborne and The Waterboy, those are the main ones I get.

I've always tried to be honest, and it would be too difficult for me to develop some kind of persona. I don't have enough time or energy for that.

 My 14-year-old grandniece is not allowed to watch 'American Horror Story' yet.