Dear Mary,
Your words move me more than you know. You say you lack the words, yet you have chosen precisely the right ones. If I am any sort of gift, it is because audiences like you receive the work so generously.
How delightful that you remember the scrambled eggs. I’m touched that they should be spoken of in such reverent tones. “culinary greatness” is quite a burden for so humble a dish.
I’m afraid there have been no radical revisions. The secret, if there is one, is attention. Eggs resent neglect.
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How marvellous that you followed it up after hearing Alistair Campbell mention it on The Rest is Politics. One never knows where a thoughtful recommendation might lead, and I’m delighted it proved so worthwhile for you.
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An old theatre kid, you say? Then you are family, whether you realised it or not. The theatre never quite releases its hold on those who have once stood in its glow.
My extended interview with Stephen Colbert wrapped up with words widely attributed to William Shakespeare, from "Sir Thomas More" m.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2R...
Ah, dear heart, how splendid that Shakespeare still finds his way into the pulse of modern discourse. I am honoured to have lent my voice to such timeless wisdom, and grateful that it still stirs conversation and thought across the ages.
My dear, such warmth is deeply touching, truly. I am merely a chap who has had the extraordinary good fortune to spend his life telling stories and standing in the glow of generous audiences like yourself. My heartfelt thanks to you.
How very kind of you. If a few words can send a pleasant shiver down the spine, then the theatre has done its job rather well, hasn’t it? My thanks to you, and to dear Stephen and his splendid company, for keeping the spirit of performance gloriously alive.
How delightfully theatrical. I am most touched that my humble monologue could find such spirited company among gifted musicians. The joy, I assure you, was entirely mutual. One never outgrows the thrill of sharing a stage and a little magic with an eager audience.
Eastern European? Perhaps in spirit on a brooding winter’s evening, with a strong coat, a deeper accent, and a story or two worth telling. After all, a good actor belongs everywhere and nowhere at once.
Well then I shall take that as a compliment and raise an eyebrow in approval.
If imagination courage and a touch of theatrical flair are crimes then I plead gloriously guilty. Do carry on and roar proudly my dear.
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This (www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sir-...) is my 5th pantomime appearance. The first was in Aladdin, 63 Christmases ago: mckellen.com/stage/00135....
The heads of CATS (2019) characters Gus (Sir Ian McKellen) and Old Deuteronomy (Dame Judi Dench) superimposed onto two human bodies from an undisclosed film still that Dr. Stadler will subject his Intro to Film students to on Wednesday.
I’m doing this thing where I insert CATS (2019) into every one of my Intro to Film lectures. Name that classic film!
Ah, splendid mischief! I must say, seeing myself and dear Judi in feline form nestled within such a cinematic gem is both alarming and delightful.
Elijah Wood and Sir Ian Mckellen reunited ❤️
That young lad—blimey, I hardly recognise him myself! A face full of questions, and eyes that had already seen more than they let on. Funny thing about youth… it wears a mask of innocence, but the soul knows what it knows.
Ah, yes—our dear old Pat! If he stood on a pub table, pint in hand, shouting about an adventure,I’d be right there behind him—boots laced, cloak on, grinning like a fool. And if I’m involved, well then, it’s bound to be bloody marvellous or a complete disaster. Either way, we’d have a story to tell.
That’s terribly kind of you — and quite theatrical, which I must say I approve of! If I’ve inspired anyone to live a bit more boldly, then it’s all been worth it. Cheers, my friend.
Oh, come now — a kind old wizard, perhaps. But a god? Hardly! Still, your words warm even this ancient heart.
English actor Ian McKellen photographed in 1971 while on tour with the Royal Shakespeare Company (photographer unknown).
Sir Ian McKellen to open historic all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare classic
