Little Gandalf

So there I was going for a pre-film toilet stop at the local cinema. The gents were upto there usual standards - one urinal out of commission, one occupied, one half full, the next one occupied and a small one for the kids. So I plumped for the middle one that was half full between a guy with a green leather jacket on and jeans with studs all over, and a younger guy.

Concentrating on not overflowing said urinal, it took me a few moments to realise that the old man in the leather jacket to my left was Sir Ian McKellen. As I went to wash my hands I thought I’d say something to him. I soaped up and slowly began to wash waiting for him to arrive and… he walked straight past without washing! A knight of the realm I tell you.

I also saw him in the same toilets after the film. I didn’t say anything though, I didn’t want to have to shake his hand.