If we just made one movie, 'The Hobbit,' the fact is that all the fans, the eight-, nine- and 10-year-old boys, they would watch it 1,000 times. Now, they've got three films they can watch 1,000 times. Ian Mckellen 000boyfact share on social
The battle going on over gay marriage in America reveals an awful lot. The Bible belt - people hate gay people. Because the Bible tells them? No, the Bible tells them an awful lot of things that they ignore. Ian Mckellen americaawfulbattle share on social
I don't really like being with people my own age for long periods, because all we talk about is our decrepitude, how the world is changing for the worse even though it isn't. Ian Mckellen agebadlychange Change image and share on social
In the U.K. there is still work to be done, particularly in schools, stopping the homophobic bullies in the playground and introducing unbiased discussion on gay issues in the classroom. Ian Mckellen bullyclassroomdiscussion Change image and share on social
'The Da Vinci Code' is the most popular book of our times. Ian Mckellen bookcodepopular 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
Gandalf is in Middle-earth to keep an eye on everybody, and that can be a rather serious matter. Ian Mckellen eartheyegandalf Change image and share on social
If I was on a march at the moment I would be saying to everyone: 'Be honest with each other. Admit there are limitless possibilities in relationships, and love as many people as you can in whatever way you want, and get rid of your inhibitions, and we'll all be happy. Ian Mckellen admithappyhonest share on social
I have got prostate cancer, and I have to keep monitoring that. It's no problem, it's under control and I'm very cool about it, but other people are dying from it. Ian Mckellen cancercontrolcool 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
