I was a very good girl for a long time, that's what really drew me to acting. The stage was the perfect place to be outrageous, to be sad, to be angry, to be all these different things. Joan Allen actangrydraw Change image and share on social
Once I got to high school and auditioned for a play and got in, I thought this was really what I was looking for. Once that had got cleared up, from 13 on, that was it. Joan Allen auditionclearhigh Change image and share on social
I certainly do get at the end of my rope at times. We all do. Joan Allen endropetime Change image and share on social
Almost any film that you do is an opportunity to open you up and make you more aware of an area that you might not be thinking about. That's what is kind of cool, or one of the cool things about this profession. Joan Allen areaawarecool share on social
I get recognised sometimes. But I just live my life. I get on the bus, I get on the subway, it's not a problem. Joan Allen buslifelive Change image and share on social
It's such a great feeling to make people laugh. I know I've made people cry or want to slit their wrists, but to make people laugh is a very intoxicating, wonderful thing. Joan Allen cryfeltgreat Change image and share on social