Journalists often ask me: "Aren't you sorry that after all the work you've done, you're best known as Magneto and Gandalf?" But that's what I've always wanted - not to be known as myself. I want to draw attention to the characters.
I've had enough of being a gay icon! I've had enough of all this hard work, because, since I came out, I keep getting all these parts, and my career'… - Ian Mckellen
I've had enough of being a gay icon! I've had enough of all this hard work, because, since I came out, I keep getting all these parts, and my career'…
- Ian Mckellen
That was the big effect Lord of the Rings had on me. It was discovering New Zealand. And even more precious were the people- not at all like the Aust… - Ian Mckellen
That was the big effect Lord of the Rings had on me. It was discovering New Zealand. And even more precious were the people- not at all like the Aust…
I often thought my gravestone would say, 'Here lies Gandalf. He came out,' - Ian Mckellen
I often thought my gravestone would say, 'Here lies Gandalf. He came out,'
Acting is a very personal process. It has to do with expressing your own personality, and discovering the character you're playing through your own e… - Ian Mckellen
Acting is a very personal process. It has to do with expressing your own personality, and discovering the character you're playing through your own e…
In fact, my face has shrunk in the meantime, but it won't be particularly noticeable because it's covered up with hair. So I hope I'm not alarmed if … - Ian Mckellen
In fact, my face has shrunk in the meantime, but it won't be particularly noticeable because it's covered up with hair. So I hope I'm not alarmed if …
I’ve often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction. - Ian Mckellen
I’ve often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction.
I'm dead against the idea that you should try to "cure" people of being gay. - Ian Mckellen
I'm dead against the idea that you should try to "cure" people of being gay.
I think if I were asked to do as many as fifty takes, I would assume the director had no idea what he wanted, and was just hoping, eventually, to see… - Ian Mckellen
I think if I were asked to do as many as fifty takes, I would assume the director had no idea what he wanted, and was just hoping, eventually, to see…
To know you are in the company with people who love and care for each other, as well as for whatever they are working on, is almost essential. - Ian Mckellen
To know you are in the company with people who love and care for each other, as well as for whatever they are working on, is almost essential.
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