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“You want to move into worlds you've never been in before. It would be like going to the same restaurant all the time or going to the same place for vacation all the time. Where is the adventure in that?”

Quote by Karen Allen

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Karen Allen, born on October 5, 1951, is an accomplished American actress. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the 'National Treasure' film series and has appeared in numerous other films and television shows. more

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