I have been reluctant to lobby on other issues I most care about - nuclear weapons (against), religion (atheist), capital punishment (anti), AIDS (fund-raiser) because I don't want to be forever spouting, diluting the impact of addressing my most urgent concern - legal and social equality for gay people worldwide.
Ian MckellenIn the theatre, the actor is in total control. The director wasn't in the house last night, the designer wasn't there, the author's dead. It's just us and the audience.
Ian MckellenSplendid architecture, the love of your life, an old friend... they can all go drifting by unseen if youre not careful.
Ian MckellenActing is no longer about lying. It's now about revealing the truth. People are at ease with me now. Honesty is the best policy.
Ian Mckellen