You see people in Hollywood trying to make blockbuster after blockbuster, but it's not possible. There's some god up there saying, 'You will fail now.' But I suppose that's true of us all. Ian Mckellen blockbusterfailgod Change image and share on social
The conventional wisdom is that if you are gay, you cannot play the romantic straight lead in a movie. Ian Mckellen conventionalgaylead Change image and share on social
When I was playing Gandalf, I didn't think, 'Oh my dear, I'm playing a 7,000 year old wizard,' because I've never met one, and I don't know what they're like. Ian Mckellen 000deargandalf Change image and share on social
People on television have trouble with fame because audiences think they're their mates. Ian Mckellen audiencefamemate Change image and share on social
I'm only an actor. I'm not a writer. I'm not going to leave any legacy. All I've ever done is learn the lines and say them. Ian Mckellen actorhavelearn Change image and share on social
There are some fantastic parts for older actors. Ian Mckellen actorfantasticold Change image and share on social
It is really, really wonderful that in your old age you are protected by specialists who understand your problems and sort them out for you. Well, isn't that what we all need? Ian Mckellen ageproblemprotect Change image and share on social
You put anyone in the outfit, and they look like Gandalf. Not that clever. Ian Mckellen clevergandalfoutfit Change image and share on social