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This reads as a defense of artistic independence. It suggests that commercial pressure does not define the person being discussed, and that his work should be read as evidence of where his loyalties lie. It lands in debates about a filmmaker changing direction, when someone wants to argue that the choices were guided by conviction rather than profit.
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About Ian Mckellen
English actor
Sir Ian McKellen is an English actor. He is known for a long career on stage and screen, with work that ranges from Shakespeare to modern theatre, fantasy, and science fiction. He has been widely regarded as a major figure in British acting and as a cultural icon. His honors include a Tony Award, six Laurence Olivier Awards, two Actor Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, along with nominations for two Academy Awards, five BAFTAs, and five Primetime Emmy Awards. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
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