I loved living and breathing theatre so much that I decided I had to find a way to bring my desire to act and my ability to support myself together. I'd run through the possibilities in Washington, so that meant moving to New York.
Karen AllenMy 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 AllenUnfortunately, I feel as actors we have to fight for the right to really go in as many directions as possible.
Karen AllenIf there are no other wonderful roles that come my way, I have a quite an interesting, dynamic life.
Karen AllenA lot of times when I've been offered film series and stuff, if they shoot in Los Angeles, I lose interest.
Karen AllenAs actors, the magic is in the almost spiritual experience to really enter another world, to really enter a belief of being in another person's shoes and to really take on their experiences as someone else has written them and imagined them. It's kind of a sacred thing. It's a very spiritual experience. That in itself for me is the main thing that keeps me coming back to it. I like to travel, but for me, this is the greatest travel.
Karen Allen