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
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
My own death threats have declined considerably. Ian Mckellen considerablydeathdecline Change image and 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
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
The thing you notice here after America is how refreshingly ordinary people look because they haven't had their chin wrapped around the back of their ears. Ian Mckellen americabackchin Change image and share on social
I think with Shakespeare you can be required to do absolutely anything at the turn of a sixpence - suddenly you go into a battle, suddenly you utter something passionate. Ian Mckellen absolutelybattlepassionate Change image and share on social
