Sir Ian McKellen presented with a Star in Wigan

The speaker reflects on their early life, education, and acting experiences. They recall attending Dickinson St. Methodist Wesleyan School and their first acting performance at King Street Baptist's Church Hall. The speaker shares memories of seeing Shakespeare plays and their involvement in theater. They discuss their transition to grammar school, university, and the realization that acting was their true calling. The speaker expresses gratitude for the support received throughout their career and reflects on their identity, humorously mentioning how they might be remembered.

What was the name of the school the speaker attended during their early years?

• Dickinson St. Methodist Wesleyan School

• King Street Baptist's Church Hall

• Chorley Little Theatre

• Bolton Grammar School

Where did the speaker perform their first acting role?

• King Street Baptist's Church Hall

• Chorley Little Theatre

• Dickinson St. Methodist Wesleyan School

• Bolton University

Which Shakespeare play did the speaker first see at the Little Theatre?

• Hamlet

• Twelfth Night

• As You Like It

• Macbeth

What did the speaker not do during their time at grammar school?

• Attend the Little Theatre

• Perform in Shakespeare plays

• Watch a production of 'As You Like It'

• Act in plays

What humorous epitaph does the speaker consider for their gravestone?

• Here lies Gandalf

• Here lies an actor

• Here lies a teacher

• Here lies a Shakespeare fan