I've never done anything for money. My first love is things of limited commercial appeal. I could be happy doing Shakespeare for the rest of my life. Karen Allen appealcommercialhappy Change image and share on social
If there are no other wonderful roles that come my way, I have a quite an interesting, dynamic life. Karen Allen dynamicinterestlife Change image and share on social
As far as acting in films, there is not much out there that is very interesting to do. The ones that are interesting to me are independent films and they have trouble raising money. With people putting their money into blockbusters, there is not much left for the independents. Karen Allen actblockbusterfilm share on social
I don't know if I've ever played a character who's close to me. There have been some elements of myself in different roles. Sometimes, I show one side of myself and then completely conceal the other. Karen Allen characterclosecompletely Change image and share on social
My son was born somewhat late in my life and I just found myself really feeling like I didn't want to miss out on being a parent and being with him, and not wanting a situation where I was constantly pulled back and forth between being present, and having all these other pressures and considerations. Karen Allen backbearconsideration share on social
You know, I don't really understand a suburban environment. I want to be out in the woods, I want to be where it's wild, I want to wake up and hear birds, I want to walk outside and see a gaggle of turkeys bouncing across my lawn - I want to be someplace like that - or I want to be right in the middle of an urban environment. Karen Allen birdbounceenvironment share on social
Eventually you love people - friends or lovers - because of their flaws. Karen Allen eventuallyflawfriend Change image and share on social
I've always done things the hard way. I was born like a piece of tangled yarn. The job is trying to untangle it, and I'll probably go on doing it for the rest of my life. Karen Allen bearhardhave Change image and share on social
Let's just say I decided that while my son is young I don't want to do projects that would take me away for months. Karen Allen decidemonthproject Change image and share on social
I'm about as healthy as a person can be. I quit smoking seven or eight years ago. Karen Allen agohealthyperson Change image and share on social