Sir Ian McKellen is a man who needs no introduction. While probably best known for his nuanced depiction of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Gandalf, McKellen shines both on stage and on screen. More recently, Sir Ian has taken on the role of Sherlock Holmes in this year’s Mr. Holmes.

His Ask Me Anything (AMA) session covered a variety of topics, including his favorite home cooked meal, whether he’d fight 100 Hobbit-sized Balrogs or just one Balrog-sized Hobbit, and the perks of being a knight:

There’s no money involved. You get a medal. And a lot of respect I suppose.

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