I have little routines in the theater. Once I've established something, like the order of putting on makeup and a costume, I have to invariably do it in the same order every time, even if I only did it by chance the first time round. Ian Mckellen chancecostumeestablish 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
Every time you work is a challenge. There's a constant worry about it, and it's a side of acting I don't like. Ian Mckellen actchallengeconstant Change image and share on social
I learned that coming out was crucial to self-esteem. Ian Mckellen comecrucialesteem Change image and share on social
I'm brilliant at cooking my stepmother's scrambled egg recipe. The secret is to put eggs, butter, milk, and seasoning together in the saucepan, and to keep stirring with a wooden spoon under a low heat until the preferred consistency is reached. Ian Mckellen brilliantbutterconsistency share on social
It's easier to go from theatre to film than the other way round. In film you're absolutely loved and cossetted and cared for. In film your director makes your performance. In theatre you're carrying it all. Ian Mckellen absolutelycarecarry 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
I think I've become more modest as the years have gone on. Ian Mckellen havemodestyear Change image and share on social
Splendid architecture, the love of your life, an old friend... they can all go drifting by unseen if you're not careful. Ian Mckellen architecturecarefuldrift Change image and share on social
'King Lear,' I've been seeing all my life. I mean, the great actors of my lifetime... to join their company, as it were, by playing a part that's challenged them, is one of the great joys of being an actor who does the classics. Ian Mckellen actorchallengeclassic share on social
