When a passer-by mistook Sir Ian McKellen for a tramp
May 7th, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANILondon, May 7 (ANI): A passer-by mistook Sir Ian McKellen for a tramp and gave him a dollar.
The Lord of The Rings star, whose latest venture is ‘Waiting for Godot’, was taking a break from a dress rehearsal, when a kind passer-by took pity on him.
“I was crouched by the stage door of the Comedy Theatre, getting some air, my bowler hat at my feet.
Seeing an unkempt old man down on his luck, a passer-by said: “Need some help, brother?’ and put 1-dollar in my hat.”
“I hope the audiences will be as generous,” he laughed.
“The coin is now lodged between two drawing pins above my dressing room mirror. It’s going to be my lucky talisman for the tour,” The Daily Express quoted Sir Ian as saying. (ANI)
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