There's something wholesome about the theatre. Ian Mckellen theatrewholesome Change image and share on social
You won't hear me talk about my politics, you won't hear me talk about my vegetarianism, you won't hear me comment on the Iraq war. You'll only hear me talk about being gay and being an actor. I am just public on those two issues. Ian Mckellen actorcommentgay share on social
My ambition is to get better as an actor. Ian Mckellen actorambition Change image and share on social
People on television have trouble with fame because audiences think they're their mates. Ian Mckellen audiencefamemate Change image and share on social
I am lucky, I don't have aches and pains. I do Pilates regularly, which is a series of stretching exercises, and I recommend it to anyone of my age because the temptation is not to exercise when you get older. Well, you should. Ian Mckellen achageexercise share on social
Godot is whatever it is in life that you are waiting for: 'I'm waiting to win the lottery. I'm waiting to fall in love'. For me, as a child, it was Christmas. At least that eventually came. Ian Mckellen childchristmaseventually Change image and share on social
I increasingly see organized religion as actually my enemy. They treat me as their enemy. Not all Christians, of course. Not all Jews, not all Muslims. Ian Mckellen christianenemyincreasingly Change image and share on social
Theatre is relatively easy if you're British - you're living in the theatre capital of the world, London - there are so many places you can work, still. If I had begun to think of myself as a film actor, I think I would have got distracted. Ian Mckellen actorbeginbritish share on social
