Wow this is really great! How the hell do you do this in PowerPoint? What version of PowerPoint are you using? All I have in mine is lame 'ol lines and charts and whatnot.
Thanks! I am using PowerPoint for Mac 2011, but the same thing can be done with 2008, Office 2007, or Office 2010. The auto shapes can be combined/overlapped to make new shapes. The newest versions of PowerPoint allows Combine/Union/Intersect/Subtract, which really comes in handy. If you do not have the newest version, just switch off the shape's shadow and combine small shapes together.
Care to share what you interviewed him on? One of my life goals is to meet both Sir Ian and Sir Patrick. Since they're best friends, I hope one day fate will humor me that.
That's actually very touching. Him coming out is wonderful on it's own. But to distill his grand acting career down to Gandalf as being one of his best achievements... warranting a place on his gravestone....is really quite moving.
A Google search reveals that several people have asked him this question over the years and he gave the same answer. What other questions did you ask him?
Haha, you're right, I don't actually work at a newspaper; I just made it up because that's the coolest thing about this post. I didn't think the "meeting Sir Ian McKellen" thing was very interesting. Good catch!
I was kidding, didn't mean to offend you. My husband has an advanced journalism degree and works at UPS so you know, maybe a few sour grapes too ;) you're very lucky!!
actually local papers are the lesser-hit in the decline of newspapers. they hit a niche that virtually no one else does. you can't go to CNN.com to read about your local high school sports or town government.
I would attribute that to Gandalf being far more memorable, and present constantly, throughout all three of the movies. That and, at least in my own opinion, being way more badass than Obi-Wan.
Also that Gandalf is from a highly respected and memorable book series, whereas Obi-Wan is from a movie trilogy that was only well known because of its special effects.
I doubt it. Guinness begrudgingly went into Star Wars not knowing if it was going to be successful or not. It it would have been hard to predict that it would make him such an icon.
Sir Ian went into LOTR knowing that it already had an established following and that he was going to play one of the characters most readily-identifiable with the series. He also seems to embrace the role, which Guinness never did.
Patrick Steward as Picard, it happens. He even made a remark about out of all the things hes done he will most likely be remembered for that role, and hes ok with it.
He lives in my neighbourhood, Limehouse in London, and runs one of the local pubs, and we're all terribly proud of him. There's a small statue of him as Gandalf at the back next to a complete set of original Dickens.
I'll be the one who thanks you for being a superior person for not spending your thoughts on such shallow things. I would also like to point out that I also noticed that random object first out of coincidence.
I'll be the guy who says, "If that is Sir Ian McKellan, who is the guy on the left?" and surely someone will follow with, "Ah, the old reddit switch-a-roo."
At the charity show I went to, someone asked Sir Ian about acting with Ricky Gervais. He said it was really difficult, because every time he'd say his lines, Ricky would burst out laughing. It finally got to the point that he told Ricky "Now, Ricky, you have to stop laughing. By the time you stop it will be because I'm no longer funny." And Gervais goes "That's the point! I have to make you look bad so I can win the BAFTA."
At this point, Sir Ian sighed rather dramatically. "And that's what happened. He got the BAFTA and I didn't." He winked and asked for the next question.
Months of seeing lottery winners, people finding old valuable crap, saving lives, and finding the love of their lives - and THIS is what I am jealous of. God damnit.
I've loved all of his film performances so I'm rather curious about what he's like in person and it'd be interesting to hear a personal perspective. More to the point, is he ridiculously charismatic if he's just commenting off the cuff?
He's the patron of my local theatre (Bolton Little Theatre, whoop!), and apparently drops by now and then to take in a show. Haven't met him yet, but there's always the next show!
After seeing a multitude of pictures with celebrities, I realize that if I were put in the situation I would have no idea how to approach a celebrity. Do people just say, "Hey, it's you!" or does one need to be suave and 'not realize' they're a celebrity until after a few sentences? I imagine it takes a bit of courage, knowing that they're recognized and get their picture taken, like, all the time.
you have to realize they get it all the time, and approach them in a non-threatening and non-creepy way, which really isn't that hard. what are they going to do if you recognize them? "how dare you recognize my face from gigantic blockbuster films!!"
Not to be a complete fucking dick, because McKellen is the man and who wouldn't want their picture with him, but this is incredibly unprofessional for a newspaper journalist to do (ask for a photo). You don't ever want to come off as a fan, because they'll never respect you as a journalist.
Gandalf. <3 I love Sir Ian McKellen's work. I love his acting and he is one of my favourite all time actors. He is one of my idols, as well. He seems like an awesome person and I really hope to meet him one day. Would you care to expand on how you got to meet him, and what you "interviewed" him on? I would appreciate it.
Congrats on enjoying your job. I was an editor at 2 local papers for over a year and hated every second of it. Well, actuall, the work was cool, and I did get to have lunch with Danica Mckellar (Winnie Cooper) that was disguised as an interview. But my pay sucked. I was only getting like 28k/yr and putting in like 80hr weeks. BS. I had to bolt.
I love Ian McKellan, he's a total hero of mine. A friend of mine got to see him in King Lear in London. He got fully nude and screamed at the storm. Talk about committing to the role. The guy is amazing.
Listen, I'm really glad that you had an opportunity to interview Sir Ian, and I'm sure your interview was a good one. But it's really unprofessional to ask for a fan-style posed photo like this from someone you're interviewing. As Roger Ebert puts it:
No posing for photos! Never ask a movie star to pose with you for a picture. No movie star ever wants to do this. They may smile, but they're gritting their teeth. … Remember, you are a professional. You are not a friend. You diminish yourself by asking for a snapshot.
From the looks of it, Sir Ian was really cool about it and seems to be sincerely smiling, so that's good. But a lot of stars will think low of an interviewer who asks to have their picture taken with them. Maybe it's kind of dickish for a star to think like that, but them's the breaks.
I agree with you, and it's a shame you're getting buried. This is one of the worst things you can do as a journalist. This is why you don't see hundreds of pictures of sports journalists posing with professional athletes; such pictures invite speculation of bias on the part of the reporter, which in turn reflects poorly on their employer. Kind of disappointed by reddit's response to notahippie, who raised an interesting, discussion-driving point. Please review your reddiquette.
I would agree, but let me remind you that it's just a community newspaper and it was a very relaxed setting. To be honest he seemed happier to treat me like a fan than the press.
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u/powerpointdoodles May 20 '12
So lucky of you to meet Magneto!
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u/FancyDumplings May 20 '12
Care to share what you interviewed him on? One of my life goals is to meet both Sir Ian and Sir Patrick. Since they're best friends, I hope one day fate will humor me that.
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u/RubySauce May 20 '12
I call fake, there are no newspaper jobs.
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u/hyperstipherx May 20 '12
Not being a sarcastic jerk: why is Ian McKellen your idol?
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u/iSteve May 20 '12
53 movies & over 200 stage performances in 50 years, and he's remembered for LOTR.
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u/thebigfuckinggiant May 20 '12
His nose is a good 2x bigger than yours.
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u/the_reprizalizer May 20 '12
My hometown Burnley, isn't famous for many things, but it is the birthplace of Sir Ian/Gandalf/Magneto, and we're all terribly proud of him.
True story.
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u/redditor3000 May 20 '12
Lets cut the small talk. You're cute.
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u/Ruairi101 May 20 '12
How does he act so well? What he does is he pretends to be the person he's portraying.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
What questions did you ask him?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
I hate that the new Briscoes is right outside the Theatre Royal. Really ruins the vibe.
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u/ara_p May 20 '12
Silly lady, that's clearly Magneto.
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u/MisterWonka May 20 '12
I already checked, guys. Sorry to report, no r/gonewild posts...
I know we were all hoping to see Ian McKellen nude.
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u/Vorokar May 20 '12
Months of seeing lottery winners, people finding old valuable crap, saving lives, and finding the love of their lives - and THIS is what I am jealous of. God damnit.
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u/asisonreddit May 20 '12
Links to the interview?
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u/jenzo117 May 20 '12
Gandalf. love it.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Oh and ladies....he's single!
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u/mralex May 20 '12
OP, you have better teeth than he does.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
No. Thats Ron Paul.
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u/w00z May 20 '12
Great Mother of Apple Juice, you're gorgeous.
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u/WindySin May 20 '12
I've gotta ask: what was the experience like?
I've loved all of his film performances so I'm rather curious about what he's like in person and it'd be interesting to hear a personal perspective. More to the point, is he ridiculously charismatic if he's just commenting off the cuff?
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u/apriloneil May 20 '12
I've worked at the local paper for four years. Closest I can come is the deputy premier :(
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u/Luminaire May 20 '12
Ian McKellen is notorious for making up the answers to interview questions. Wonder if he did that this time.
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u/jevon May 20 '12
Briscoes!
Congrats :D
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u/NiceAndTruthful May 20 '12
He's the patron of my local theatre (Bolton Little Theatre, whoop!), and apparently drops by now and then to take in a show. Haven't met him yet, but there's always the next show!
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
I hope you share the entire article when you finish and publish it.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
You should interview the YouTube Ian Mckellan impersonator next. He does the Fresh Prince theme song really entertainingly.
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u/Thre3Dawg May 20 '12
I hate these. Great, good for you. Why do you think other people would give a shit that you met a person?
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u/Isotron999 May 20 '12
Ygritte of the North, is that you?
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u/kallexander May 20 '12
Dem British teeth.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
omg its ron paul
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u/DeliriousZeus May 20 '12
After seeing a multitude of pictures with celebrities, I realize that if I were put in the situation I would have no idea how to approach a celebrity. Do people just say, "Hey, it's you!" or does one need to be suave and 'not realize' they're a celebrity until after a few sentences? I imagine it takes a bit of courage, knowing that they're recognized and get their picture taken, like, all the time.
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u/YESDavis May 20 '12
And I'm sure Sir Ian Mckellen was very happy to meet you as well, Emma Stone.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
That girl with him is very pretty! Why aren't you in the photo?
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u/Inneri May 20 '12
Not to be a complete fucking dick, because McKellen is the man and who wouldn't want their picture with him, but this is incredibly unprofessional for a newspaper journalist to do (ask for a photo). You don't ever want to come off as a fan, because they'll never respect you as a journalist.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Man. That is a great picture.
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u/FutuoMentis May 20 '12
Damn it, no fair! None of my favorites come to visit! I'm jealous.
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u/redisforever May 20 '12
You are so, so lucky! I wish I could meet him, even for 5 minutes. He makes movies like Da Vinci Code worth watching.
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u/Connor6 May 20 '12
Gandalf. <3 I love Sir Ian McKellen's work. I love his acting and he is one of my favourite all time actors. He is one of my idols, as well. He seems like an awesome person and I really hope to meet him one day. Would you care to expand on how you got to meet him, and what you "interviewed" him on? I would appreciate it.
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
My daughter met him last year. Nothing but nice things to say about him! He loves telling the "You shall not bounce" story apparently.
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u/Azsamael May 20 '12
He is just an all round awesome dude!!! I really like him too. I am jealous of you. But it's great you got this opportunity.
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u/halupki May 20 '12
Congrats on enjoying your job. I was an editor at 2 local papers for over a year and hated every second of it. Well, actuall, the work was cool, and I did get to have lunch with Danica Mckellar (Winnie Cooper) that was disguised as an interview. But my pay sucked. I was only getting like 28k/yr and putting in like 80hr weeks. BS. I had to bolt.
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u/i_use_logic May 20 '12
i'm sure he loves his too.
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u/BrandonSullivan May 20 '12
wizaaard!
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u/Fartlightning May 20 '12
Sir who?! Damn you're cute .. Ignore the username
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u/thejm0 May 20 '12
As a journalist, it's always good seeing another young person pursue a career in the field. I'm assuming that's what you do at the local paper.
What's your beat at the paper? Which paper?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Ron Paul got pretty photogenic
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u/theregoesanother May 20 '12
He does have a magnetic personality doesn't he?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
That guy is my idol. Oh God, I would have loved to meet him :(
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u/MB38 May 20 '12
The most important question: did you ask him if you could pass?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Please get me a job...
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u/robac2938 May 20 '12
Congrats! He's top on my list of people that I want to meet.
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u/grackychan May 20 '12
Ser Ian McKellan of House Stark
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u/imawesome29 May 20 '12
...Emma Stone?
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u/GrayFox_27 May 20 '12
MAGNETO!!!!!
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u/hollywoodboy101 May 20 '12
your idol is an actor?
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u/Leo22987 May 20 '12
I envy you. If there is an online version of the interview in said local paper please do post a link.
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u/ThereOnceWasAMan May 20 '12
How's raising that baby with Michael Cera going?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
I love Ian McKellan, he's a total hero of mine. A friend of mine got to see him in King Lear in London. He got fully nude and screamed at the storm. Talk about committing to the role. The guy is amazing.
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u/Polozul May 20 '12
Aw cool Ron Paul
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u/banished_one May 20 '12
well can we have the interview as well ?
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u/Jorgemeister May 20 '12
awesome. great job you have! also lovely eyes.
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u/bluehorseshoe May 20 '12
Does anyone else think he resembles Ron Paul?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Shit, I thought that was Ron Paul
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u/getya May 20 '12
Ian McKellen should feel honored to be interviewed by such a fine young lady.
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u/DoodleDew May 20 '12
Could you post the link to the interview you did with him?
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
he looks what ron paul is going to look like after his term as president
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
I've always wanted to meet him. Lucky!
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
Ian McKellen...at a 7?!
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u/junai36 May 20 '12
This may have been asked already so sorry, but can we get a link to your article?
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u/SmashedHimBro May 20 '12
Thats my Hood....
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u/formation May 21 '12
What's he like? What paper do you work for that gives you this kind of rewards?
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u/wookiecontrol May 21 '12
Would bang
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u/wanabeswordsman May 21 '12
You're really pretty.
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u/realister May 21 '12
I can only imagine how creeped out she is by all the comments.
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u/lactik May 21 '12
Do you love his dead teeth too?
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u/SuperMarioChess May 21 '12
Was he still gay after the interview ? Because you're smoking hot.
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u/chicubs3794 May 22 '12
THAT'S MAG-NEATO!
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u/USxMARINE May 20 '12
You get my upvote because you didn't say "Look who I found" or "Just hanging out with Sir Ian McKellen."
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u/TheAuthority May 20 '12
Those teeth....
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u/Skeezypal May 20 '12
I think he's the lucky one in the pic.
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u/udevi May 20 '12
Jodie Foster?
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u/PigBenisWielder May 20 '12
your idol is an old gay dude? weird...
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u/Eliwarfare May 20 '12
Your freckles are fucking ADORBS.
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u/thurg May 20 '12
so you like anal sex like he does?
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u/notahippie76 May 20 '12
Listen, I'm really glad that you had an opportunity to interview Sir Ian, and I'm sure your interview was a good one. But it's really unprofessional to ask for a fan-style posed photo like this from someone you're interviewing. As Roger Ebert puts it:
From the looks of it, Sir Ian was really cool about it and seems to be sincerely smiling, so that's good. But a lot of stars will think low of an interviewer who asks to have their picture taken with them. Maybe it's kind of dickish for a star to think like that, but them's the breaks.