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This points to waiting as a private shape, different for each person. It can be read as saying that what we postpone in life, love, success, relief, or childhood hopes, becomes a kind of Godot, and the line about Christmas gives it a personal, wistful edge.
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Originally said in English.
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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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