The strength of British theatre should be that these actors in their middle years know what they're doing and are good at… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
It's only fair that stable gay relationships of long standing should have the same rights and responsibilities as married couples. I know… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
There are people who've enjoyed my work in the theater, and they let me know that it was special for them. I'm… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
When you grumble about a taxi being dirty, people your own age will absolutely agree with you, whereas younger people say, 'You… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
I think the point to be understood is that we're all different. I've never been a fan of theories of acting. I… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I am lucky, I don't have aches and pains. I do Pilates regularly, which is a series of stretching exercises, and I… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
I'm dead against the idea that you should try to "cure" people of being gay. — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
I’ve often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction. — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
It is very, very, very difficult for an American actor who wants a film career to be open about his sexuality. And… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
I've always longed for the theatre and acting to be popular. No actor wants to play to an empty house. We only do it… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
It's my impression that I've done every job that I've been asked to do. — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
I'm fortunate to be famous for two rather imposing characters like Magneto and Gandalf. — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
If you are playing King Lear you are the centre of attention anyway. You don't need to draw attention to yourself. It's all laid… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
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'.… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
I'm only an actor. I'm not a writer. I'm not going to leave any legacy. All I've ever done is learn the lines and… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
I'd never read 'Lord of the Rings' until I was asked to play Gandalf, so I didn't really know it was a frightfully famous… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
You might be surprised by how interested young people are in older people. — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
The strength of British theatre should be that these actors in their middle years know what they're doing and are good at it. Not… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
Until I came out, my acting was all about disguise, and thereafter it became about telling the truth. — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
Elijah looks angelic but his beauty of spirit is what makes his Frodo leap out of the screen. Unalloyed goodness is one of the… — Ian Mckellen Copy Share Image
