It may be my rather puritanical upbringing at odds with my inborn laziness that makes me feel guilty at the end of the day, unless I am able to point at some achievement. But this need be no more impressive than cooking a meal or going for a long walk.
[on his first theatre experience, "Peter Pan"] I wasn`t over-impressed. For one thing it wasn`t a real crocodile and I could see the wires.
It wasn`t exactly a mistake, but if there`s anything I regret, it`s probably having disguised my own native accent. Actors of my generation all tended to speak RP [received pronunciation]. Of course, it`s all different now and drama students are encourage...
If I was a star, it would be difficult to go off and do "Coronation Street" (1960). So I guess I`m not a star.
I ... think of the Bible as great literature rather than great history; great imagination rather than reliable witness. Whatever, it is not as a law book that I respect the Bible.
| Name | Ian McKellen |
| Age | 69 |
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Date of Birth | May 25, 1939 |
| Birthplace | Burnley, Lancashire, England |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | England |
| Occupation | Actor |
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