I think New York audiences are some of the brightest in the world, and certainly the most enthusiastic. Ian Mckellen audiencebrightenthusiastic Change image and share on social
Gandalf saves the world and saves the soul of the world, really. Ian Mckellen gandalfsavesoul Change image and share on social
If I was on a march at the moment I would be saying to everyone: 'Be honest with each other. Admit there are limitless possibilities in relationships, and love as many people as you can in whatever way you want, and get rid of your inhibitions, and we'll all be happy. Ian Mckellen admithappyhonest share on social
What's nice for me, having identified myself for years as being rather shy, is now, wherever I am, in public, there tends to be a friendly face who's pleased to see me, and I like that. Ian Mckellen facefriendlyidentify Change image and share on social
Before acting, I wanted to become a journalist. I also toyed with the idea of being a chef - but that's only when people asked me what I wanted to be. In fact, I always used to say I wanted to be an actor, but I didn't ever believe that I was good enough to be come one. Ian Mckellen actactorask share on social
No actor wants to play to an empty house. Ian Mckellen actoremptyhouse Change image and share on social
I don't make any distinction between a popular TV series or blockbuster film and doing Shakespeare. They're different, but as long as the material is good and the intention is honourable, it's all the same to me. Ian Mckellen blockbusterdistinctionfilm share on social
I quite like it when I'm on the Tube and people offer me their seat. Sometimes I take it. The other day I was offered a seat by a pregnant lady. I thought, 'That's going a bit far.' Ian Mckellen bitedaylady Change image and share on social
Actors don't, in fact, retire, do they? It took me a while to remember that. Ian Mckellen actorfactremember Change image and share on social
