I don't make much distinction between being a stand-up comic and acting Shakespeare - in fact, unless you're a good comedian, you're never going to be able to play Hamlet properly. Ian Mckellen actcomediancomic Change image and share on social
If you get criticized, good - I don't think people get criticized enough. People talk behind your back and they criticize you, but they don't often come up and say it to you. Ian Mckellen backcriticizegood Change image and share on social
One thing Middle-earth is short on is the feminine. Ian Mckellen earthfemininemiddle Change image and share on social
What's upsetting about an autobiography is that the final chapter is always missing. I mean, you want the death, don't you? Ian Mckellen autobiographychapterdeath Change image and share on social
When you were on stage, you could be absolutely open about your emotions and indulge them and express yourself in a way that - in real life - I wasn't doing. Ian Mckellen absolutelyemotionexpress Change image and share on social
We're very lucky, men, that there are these fabulous parts. Women - once you've done all the parts in Shakespeare, they start running out. So you can pick and choose and find something to energise you. Ian Mckellen chooseenergisefabulous share on social
There are some tremendous actors in the U.K. who have been knighted, and I've spent much of my life admiring many of them, like Laurence Olivier. So it's very flattering to be in their company. But you also end up in the company of people you don't admire, including some rather dodgy politicians. Ian Mckellen actoradmirecompany share on social
I often get mistaken for Dumbledore. One wizard is very much like another. Ian Mckellen dumbledoremistakewizard Change image and share on social
Tony Blair is not a villain, but he's played the part very well. Ian Mckellen blairpartplay Change image and share on social