Karen Allen quotes

Karen Allen is an accomplished American actress, known for her captivating performances on stage and screen. Born in 1951, she rose to fame with her roles in iconic movies such as "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Starman." Allen's talent and versatility have allowed her to portray a wide range of characters, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Beyond acting, she is also an active supporter of environmental causes and has directed and produced her own films. With her timeless beauty and undeniable talent, Karen Allen continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

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

Idleness does drive me crazy, but I'd rather read or write than do anything just to work. A kind of respect has been instilled in me for acting: I love it too much to ever have a bad relationship with it.

- Karen Allen

Eventually you love people - friends or lovers - because of their flaws.

- Karen Allen

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