Ian McKellen

I think it's important to be a good listener.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

I think it's important to have a sense of purpose in life.

I think it's important to be authentic.

The greatest wealth is health.

I think it's important to be present.

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

I think it's important to embrace your individuality.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

I'm very proud to be a gay man, and I think it's important for young people to know that there are people like me who are happy and successful.

Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.

Shakespeare is the greatest storyteller the world has ever known.

The only thing I regret is that I didn't come out sooner.

I'm an actor, not a celebrity. I don't do selfies.

Gandalf is a wizard, but I'm just an old actor pretending to be one.

Theater is the most immediate way to connect with an audience.

Age is just a number, but in acting, it's a very important number.

I came out because I wanted to fight for gay rights, and I still do.

Every role teaches you something about yourself.

I'm not interested in being a star; I'm interested in being an actor.