Acting is a very big part of what human beings do. A dog is always a dog, but we're always changing. Ian Mckellen actbeingbig Change image and share on social
You always think that 70 is the end of the road: 'Somebody died when they were 73; good life'. You're closer to death, and you better make sure you don't waste too much of your time doing things you don't want to do. No point in saying things you don't believe in. Ian Mckellen closedeathdie share on social
I headed out to have a breather at the stage door, dressed in my tramp costume. I had my bowler hat between my feet and there were passers-by, and one of them turned back and said, 'Do you need help, brother?' And $1 fell into my hat! Ian Mckellen backbowlerbreather share on social
The strength of British theatre should be that these actors in their middle years know what they're doing and are good at it. Not rich, not famous, but making a living. Ian Mckellen actorbritishfamous Change image and share on social
There's something wholesome about the theatre. Ian Mckellen theatrewholesome Change image and share on social
What I particularly like about Broadway is the camaraderie and the friendship of other people in other shows. Everybody knows you're opening and cares about you. There's a real village atmosphere. Ian Mckellen atmospherebroadwaycamaraderie Change image and share on social
The press like to talk to actors. They mustn't be surprised when actors talk back to them. Ian Mckellen actorbackmustn Change image and share on social
I know actors who have had to turn down good roles because they just don't pay enough. It's hard. Ian Mckellen actorgoodhard Change image and share on social
People who are truly horrible are often the most interesting people in the room. You look at them and just say, 'Why?' Ian Mckellen horribleinterestpeople Change image and share on social
When I've been asked what should be on my gravestone, I've said: 'Here lies Gandalf. He came out.' Two big achievements. Ian Mckellen achievementaskbig Change image and share on social