Ian McKellen, looking forward to retiring - but not just yet

Sir Ian McKellen is getting picky about which roles he takes because he knows he won’t be able to act forever - but the 66 year old is also looking forward to retiring from the business.

“I do feel that if I had to stop tomorrow for some reason - health, or if I had a relationship which meant I couldn’t work, then I could do it very happily.”

“I think ten years more is probably all I’ve got, as someone who can nip on a plane and remember the lines and not fall over, so I’m very picky now.”

“But I tell you, it’s very sweet at six-thirty in the evening when you’re not working in the theatre. And not to get up early for a film… every part you play gives you grief. Everything’s still a struggle.”

“It’s lovely not to have those things on your mind - deep worries, insecurities.”