When you're on stage with an audience, the director's nowhere to be seen. He's onto the next job.
Ian MckellenIt was wrongly assumed that I wished to become some sort of leader among gay activists, whereas in reality I was happier to be a foot soldier.
Ian MckellenIn 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 ever do sit through the five movies.
Ian Mckellen