Karen Allen Quotes

A lot of times when I've been offered film series and stuff, if they shoot in Los Angeles, I lose interest.

Karen Allen

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• A lot of times when I've been offered film series and stuff, if they shoot in Los Angeles, I lose interest.

  

  Karen Allen
  • Film
  • Lose
  • Los Angeles