Shakespeare's villains are fabulous because none of them know that they are villains. Well, sometimes they do. Ian Mckellen fabulousshakespearevillain Change image and share on social
Why do you act? You act for an audience. In the theatre, you're in their presence. Film stars don't know what it is to have an audience. Ian Mckellen actaudiencefilm Change image and share on social
You might be surprised by how interested young people are in older people. Ian Mckellen interestoldpeople Change image and share on social
I remember Tom Stoppard saying to me when I came out, 'I feel so sorry for you, because you'll never have children.' These days I would say, 'Well, why not, Tom?' Ian Mckellen childdayfeel Change image and share on social
I certainly wouldn't define myself as a northerner. I'm not even really sure what that means. I've lived in London for 50 years. I wasn't born here, but I have spent most of my life here. So I don't make much of it, to be honest. I'm just myself. Ian Mckellen beardefinehave share on social
I just followed my parents' example and advice on living, which was to leave the world a better place than you found it. They were professional do-gooders, ministers of the church, social workers, teachers, and missionaries, that sort of thing. Ian Mckellen advicechurchfind share on social
Personally, coming out was one of the most important things I've ever done, lifting from my shoulders the millstone of lies that I hadn't even realized I was carrying. Ian Mckellen carrycomehave Change image and share on social
It was wrongly assumed that I wished to become some sort of leader among gay activists, whereas in reality I was happier to be a foot soldier. Ian Mckellen activistassumefoot Change image and share on social
I got better as an actor, and still I'm getting better. That's only been possible because there's always been work. Ian Mckellen actorwork Change image and share on social
Gandalf the Grey was always the guy I prefer. Gandalf the White was driven to do a particular job, whereas Gandalf the Grey is a bit more humane. Ian Mckellen bitedrivegandalf Change image and share on social
