I just followed my parents' example and advice on living, which was to leave the world a better place than you found it. They were professional do-gooders, ministers of the church, social workers, teachers, and missionaries, that sort of thing. Ian Mckellen advicechurchfind share on social
Even now, there are young actors who want careers as romantic leading men, and the best thing is not to reveal you're gay. Ian Mckellen actorcareergay Change image and 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
You might be surprised by how interested young people are in older people. Ian Mckellen interestoldpeople Change image and share on social
I think the point to be understood is that we're all different. I've never been a fan of theories of acting. I didn't go to drama school, so I was never put through a training that was limited by someone saying, 'This is the way you should act.' Ian Mckellen actdramafan share on social
There are deaths in public places on the grounds that the victim is gay. Ian Mckellen deathgayground Change image and share on social
Macbeth is a very popular play with audiences. If you want to sell out a theater, just mount a production of Macbeth. It's a short play, it's an exciting play, it's easy to understand, and it attracts great acting. Ian Mckellen actattractaudience 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