Anyone in public life who comes out, comes out primarily for themselves, and their life is immediately improved. That's what happened to me. Ian Mckellen happenimmediatelyimprove Change image and share on social
I got intrigued by working in small theatres. Ian Mckellen intriguesmalltheatre Change image and share on social
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 book. Ian Mckellen askbookfamous Change image and share on social
The huge difference in my lifetime is that you can just go up to somebody and make a pass. You couldn't do that in the 1950s if you were gay. There were secret handshakes, a secret language. There was nowhere you could go to be romantic outside of people's houses. Ian Mckellen 1950sdifferencegay share on social
I'm fortunate to be famous for two rather imposing characters like Magneto and Gandalf. Ian Mckellen characterfamousfortunate Change image and share on social
I was brought up in industrial south Lancashire, down the cobbled road from where LS Lowry (1887 - 1976) lived and painted. Ian Mckellen bringcobbleindustrial Change image and share on social
I think I've become more modest as the years have gone on. Ian Mckellen havemodestyear Change image and share on social
On the whole, actors shout when they don't know what they're doing, trying to make an impact. Ian Mckellen actorimpactmake Change image and 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
