I'm not being offered a constant stream of wonderful parts with wonderful directors that would keep me away from the theatre. When they turn up, I do them. Ian Mckellen constantdirectoroffer Change image and share on social
I used to think 'King Lear' was an analysis of insanity, but I don't really think it is. When Lear is supposed to be at his most insane, he is actually understanding the world for the first time. Ian Mckellen analysisinsaneinsanity Change image and share on social
There are still times in my life where I pull back from being totally honest, and I can't imagine a single straight person who would understand that. Ian Mckellen backhonestimagine Change image and share on social
I love musicals; I love the ballet, opera, the circus. It's all performance to me. Ian Mckellen balletcircuslove Change image and share on social
I'd never read 'Lord of the Rings' until I was asked to play Gandalf, so I didn't really know it was a frightfully famous book. Ian Mckellen askbookfamous Change image and share on social
If you are playing King Lear you are the centre of attention anyway. You don't need to draw attention to yourself. It's all laid out for you. Ian Mckellen attentioncentredraw Change image and share on social
It's an interesting but useless bit of information that every single character in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' wears a wig, and many of them wears a prosthetic - false ears, feet, hands. In my case, nose. Ian Mckellen bitecasecharacter share on social
There's lots of Tolkien that must be confusing to people. Ian Mckellen confuselotpeople Change image and share on social
I am lucky, I don't have aches and pains. I do Pilates regularly, which is a series of stretching exercises, and I recommend it to anyone of my age because the temptation is not to exercise when you get older. Well, you should. Ian Mckellen achageexercise share on social
