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“Kids are coming out earlier and earlier - some, as young as twelve now - and schools need to take that into account.”

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British actor renowned for his exceptional performances in theater, film, and television. Ian McKellen is celebrated for his versatility and profound acting skills, leaving a lasting impression in numerous iconic roles. more

“I've always longed for the theatre and acting to be popular. No actor wants to play to an empty house. We only do it for an audience. The more the merrier. I don't make any distinction between a popular TV series or blockbuster film and doing Shakespeare. They're different, but as long as the material is good and the intention is honourable, it's all the same to me.”

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Author:Ian Mckellen

“All I ever wanted to do was be on stage, if possible acting in Shakespeare. And to be as good as I could be.”

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Author:Patrick Stewart

“At 12 years old in the dangerous world that I was in, with a very difficult home life, I found the stage was the safest place to be. It was predetermined and predictable - and furthermore you got to be someone else. All the problems only began when you left the building.”

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“The demographic of our audience is young. It also contains a high proportion of black, Jewish and gay people, who have all been encouraged by society to think of themselves as oddities or mutants. I hope that's why X-Men chimes with them - it's certainly why I was attracted to the idea in the first place.”

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Author:Ian Mckellen

“I'm dead against the idea that you should try to "cure" people of being gay.”

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“On the day after 9/11, I walking through the smoke and the smells of New York. There were knots of policemen everywhere. As I went past one officer, he called out: "Hi, Magneto." That's an indication of X-Men's extraordinary reach.”

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“I love the Broadway audiences, who relish live drama and don't hesitate to display their enthusiasm.”

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“Success in the movies has pushed me to places I didn't know I was allowed to go.”

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