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
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 tend to discourage people from calling me 'Sir Ian,' because I don't like being separated out from the rest of the population. Of course, it can be useful if you're writing an official letter, like trying to get a visa or something passed through Parliament. They're impressed by these things. Ian Mckellen calldiscourageian 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
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
When you grumble about a taxi being dirty, people your own age will absolutely agree with you, whereas younger people say, 'You should be so lucky to have a taxi - I walk to work!' So I have lots of young friends, who fortunately don't treat me as a guru, a person that knows all the answers. Ian Mckellen absolutelyageagree share on social
I'm not someone who wears shades all the time and ducks into a darkened car in case I'm recognized - that would be absolute misery. Ian Mckellen absolutecarcase 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
I don't any longer make any quality judgement between theater and cinema. They are different experiences for the audience, and they also are for the actors - although they have a lot in common. Ian Mckellen actoraudiencecinema Change image and share on social