Kathy Bates1 of 4Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates has a new hit show, "Harry's Law," which airs at 10 p.m. Mondays on NBC. Bates plays a veteran patent lawyer who finds herself bored with her profession and takes on a new challenge -- setting up shop in a bad neighborhood and becoming a legal crusader for its residents.Here she talks to Bankrate about her financial struggles and splurges.How did you support yourself back when you were struggling?I waited tables and worked as a temporary office assistant. I ended up working for the Museum of Modern Art in their payroll department for a while. I also had a job as a singing waitress in the Catskills one summer. Related Articles:Rich but foreclosedCelebrity tax troublesMarrying for moneyRelated Links:Diamonds for every budgetGetaway spots for loversThe real price of love advertisement
Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates has a new hit show, "Harry's Law," which airs at 10 p.m. Mondays on NBC. Bates plays a veteran patent lawyer who finds herself bored with her profession and takes on a new challenge -- setting up shop in a bad neighborhood and becoming a legal crusader for its residents.
Here she talks to Bankrate about her financial struggles and splurges.
How did you support yourself back when you were struggling?
I waited tables and worked as a temporary office assistant. I ended up working for the Museum of Modern Art in their payroll department for a while. I also had a job as a singing waitress in the Catskills one summer.
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