Ian Mckellen Quotes

In the past, kids didn't tell their parents they were gay, so there were never the bust-ups. Some parents react so strongly to the news that their children are gay that the reaction is, 'Get out of our house.' There's a residue of old prejudices that are going to die hard.

Ian Mckellen

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: May 25, 1939

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I feel like fashion is making steps toward diversity, but I think they could do more.

John Legend

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When you have something that is perfect, that occupies a position and sector unrivaled by anyone else, that's one thing we do not want to tamper with.

John Paulson

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Wise thinkers prevail everywhere.

Sophocles

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Obviously neither 'American Idol' nor 'Dancing With the Stars' is a variety show in the classic sense, but the way they incorporate elements of drama, comedy and suspense is moderately ingenious.

Tom Shales

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Sometimes bullies are your friends and very rarely do bullying prevention tips acknowledge this fact or what to do about it.

Rosalind Wiseman

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Zefr has all the ingredients for success - dynamic, inspiring management, the ability to marry technology and content, and a business model that can scale. I'm thrilled to be part of the team.

Ross Levinsohn

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When you get to a certain point in your career, it's easy to just phone it in, to get complacent. If you're not careful, you can stop challenging yourself.

Jay DeMarcus

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What sweetens the deal for me is that I get to develop an alien species from the ground up. I'm playing Saru, a Kelpian, and this race has never been seen before in any 'Star Trek' series.

Doug Jones

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It's a huge edge, sometime life-saving, to adopt a good idea early and put it into practice.

Brandon Webb

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I have been so lucky to have the support of 'InStyle' magazine. My first big women's fashion story was for them.

Brad Goreski

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American writers, at least those of us who are fortunate enough to support ourselves in the field, are by and large a lucky lot.

Bryan Burrough

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Business is just about enabling human beings, nothing more, nothing less. Businesses need to recognize this fundamental fact.

Bruce Dickinson

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