When I went to lobby Nelson Mandela while the post-apartheid constitution was being drafted, I asked him to endorse making it illegal to discriminate on grounds of sexuality. I'd been warned that he might giggle if I mentioned homosexuality. Ian Mckellen apartheidaskconstitution share on social
Gandalf's a good guy, and it's a good part. He says the right things, he believes the right things. An actor can have fun with it. Ian Mckellen actorbelievefun Change image and share on social
I can't make up my mind whether I want to dance like Josef Brown or dance with Josef Brown. Ian Mckellen browndancejosef Change image and share on social
If you've been in a film that's seen by millions and millions and millions of people, you're more likely to be recognized for that than for your theater performances, which were seen by considerably less people. Why would I get upset by that? Ian Mckellen considerablyfilmhave share on social
Try and understand what part you have to play in the world in which you live. There's more to life than you know and it's all happening out there. Discover what part you can play and then go for it. Ian Mckellen discoverhappenlife Change image and share on social
I love the Broadway audiences, who relish live drama and don't hesitate to display their enthusiasm. Ian Mckellen audiencebroadwaydisplay Change image and share on social
So it's joyful to me, in my 71st year, to be able to be in a play that is absolutely right for my age and my experience, and that is a popular success. What more could you ask as an actor? Ian Mckellen 71stabsolutelyactor Change image and share on social
There's something wholesome about the theatre. Ian Mckellen theatrewholesome Change image and share on social
When I've been asked what should be on my gravestone, I've said: 'Here lies Gandalf. He came out.' Two big achievements. Ian Mckellen achievementaskbig Change image and share on social
