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 Copy Share Image
In the theater, actors are the essential element of the work. In a film, it's a real collaboration - not that theater isn't, because it is - but it's a collaboration to such an extent that you can give a… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
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… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
I have to say from an actor's perspective, to work with a director who has been an actor through most of their career is… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
I thought, I need to reinvent myself. I want every day of life to be wonderful, fascinating, interesting, creative. And what am I gonna… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
People want to see a movie that casts a mature woman across from a mature man. — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
I watch many, many, many independent films every year that you see once in a film festival and they're never heard of ever again.… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
As far as acting in films, there is not much out there that is very interesting to do. The ones that are interesting to… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
If there are no other wonderful roles that come my way, I have a quite an interesting, dynamic life. — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
Unfortunately, I feel as actors we have to fight for the right to really go in as many directions as possible. — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
I'm from a generation of fantastic actresses. It's a big pool of really wonderful actresses, and so many of them we never even get… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
When independent films break through and actually make it into any level of mainstream-ness or get seen by people or find a life actually… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
There is a difference when you work with actors who have worked on the stage. When we're out there in front of an audience… — Karen Allen Copy Share Image
