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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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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

“A few years ago, a friend said to me: "You do realize, Ian, when X-Men and Lord of the Rings come out, your life will totally change?" I didn't know what he was talking about, but he was right. My life has totally changed - but in a good way. Unbeknownst to me, it's given me a lot more confidence.”

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Author:Ian Mckellen

“Journalists often ask me: "Aren't you sorry that after all the work you've done, you're best known as Magneto and Gandalf?" But that's what I've always wanted - not to be known as myself. I want to draw attention to the characters.”

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Author:Ian Mckellen

“Actors are merely the medium through which a story happens.”

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Author:Ian Mckellen

“I try and stay away from my comment section on Twitter. But for the most part, the response that I get usually is very positive - and so it's nice.”

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Author:Candice Patton

“I would love to get a role that changes the landscape of being an African American woman in television and film.”

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Author:Candice Patton

“It's great to know that young black girls are seeing themselves on TV as leading ladies, and I'm part of that. It's just such an honor.”

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Author:Candice Patton

“There's the obvious shift in the tech industry. I'm not really politicized about the whole thing, but it's definitely clear that rent is harder and it's harder for musicians or artists or someone not making a ton of money to live comfortably.”

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Author:Mikal Cronin

“It seems like a cultural shift - you see less and less bands coming up and more people leaving.”

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Author:Mikal Cronin

“I had some pretty lucky and good living situations; thankfully I never got forced out of an apartment. A lot of my friends got evicted or pushed out and couldn't afford a new place. For me, I wanted more space to set up a home studio, but there was no way to afford that.”

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Author:Mikal Cronin

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