Sir Ian McKellen himself answered my question on his Site. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

GandaIf The White · 06-08-2001, 08:02 PM

Im so happy. You probably all know about Ian Mckellens website where he answers fans questions. Well, I found it about a month ago and read through everthing there (He answers his questions very wisely and adds humor too) for the fun of it. And then, just to see if he actually would pick out an ordinary Joe like myself, I sent him a question. And he answered! I love him, and he is the best! Check out my dumb question. I am Matt Swarts. <a href="http://www.mckellen.com/epost/l010605.htm">www.mckellen.com/epost/l010605.htm</a> This will calm me down for a while. But still, who can wait over 160 days for the best Movie they will ever see? "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."

red · 06-09-2001, 05:57 AM

You cannot be the same GandaIf the White movie-whiner I've been battling with. Who are you? -réd <blockquote>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer." -A Short Rest, The Hobbit</blockquote>

GandaIf The White · 06-10-2001, 04:25 PM

I hope the battle continues. Getting you to admit that you will miss Tom is my goal. "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."

red · 06-10-2001, 05:00 PM

You'll have to learn to live with disappointment, pal. I never liked the guy. -réd <blockquote>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer." -A Short Rest, The Hobbit</blockquote>

GandaIf The White · 06-11-2001, 12:13 AM

I dont really care Red. Ive made my peace with Tom being taken out of the movie. <blockquote>Quote:<hr> "Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend, are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even gruesome, may make a good tale, and take a good deal of telling anyways.<hr></blockquote> I think it is the same with arguing and agreeing. Sometimes I argue for the sake of conversation. Tolkien has such great dialogue in his books it's amazing. "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."

red · 06-11-2001, 02:58 PM

Huh? GandaIf: "Getting you to admit that you will miss Tom is my goal." réd: "You'll have to learn to live with disappointment, pal. I never liked the guy." GandaIf: "I dont really care Red." **Anybody else see the contradiction, or is it just me?? Make up your mind, pal.** -réd <blockquote>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer." -A Short Rest, The Hobbit</blockquote>

GandaIf The White · 06-11-2001, 11:08 PM

I just dont care because I know you will miss him.. "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."

the Lorien wanderer · 06-15-2001, 07:08 AM

Re: If looks could kill over the internet, I'm sure Gandalf the White would have withered by now...

GandaIf The White · 06-15-2001, 05:42 PM

Sorry Red. I will try not to be so pushy from now on. Here is a Sig that I made.. I am bored. "Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."Edited by: <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000064>GandaIf The White</A> at: 6/27/01 1:36:02 am

***Gilthalion*** · 06-17-2001, 04:32 AM

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LionPixie · 06-29-2001, 09:31 AM

Ian Red, where, geographically are you, "Pal"? I hear "Dude" here at the University of Washington, and "Chum", but only hear "Pal" when someone is trying to be provocative. In that lonely place Frodo for the first time fully realized his homelessness and danger...Suddenly he was aware that two black specks were moving slowly along

06-08-2001, 08:02 PM	#1
GandaIf The White Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 267	Sir Ian McKellen himself answered my question on his Site. <BR>Im so happy. You probably all know about Ian Mckellens website where he answers fans questions. Well, I found it about a month ago and read through everthing there (He answers his questions very wisely and adds humor too) for the fun of it. And then, just to see if he actually would pick out an ordinary Joe like myself, I sent him a question.<br> <br> And he answered! I love him, and he is the best! Check out my dumb question. I am Matt Swarts.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.mckellen.com/epost/l010605.htm">www.mckellen.com/epost/l010605.htm</a><br> <br> This will calm me down for a while. But still, who can wait over 160 days for the best Movie they will ever see? <p>"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."</p>

06-09-2001, 05:57 AM	#2
red Spirit of Mischief Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Land of the free and home of the brave Posts: 368	<BR><br><br> You cannot be the same GandaIf the White movie-whiner I've been battling with. Who are you?<br> <br> -réd <p><blockquote><p>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer."</p> <p>-A Short Rest, <i>The Hobbit</i></p></blockquote></p> __________________ "Cats are like greatness: Some people are born into cat-loving families, some achieve cats, and some have cats thrust upon them." -William H. A. Carr

06-10-2001, 04:25 PM	#3
GandaIf The White Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 267	<BR><br><br> I hope the battle continues. Getting you to admit that you will miss Tom is my goal. <p>"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."</p>

06-10-2001, 05:00 PM	#4
red Spirit of Mischief Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Land of the free and home of the brave Posts: 368	<BR><br><br> You'll have to learn to live with disappointment, pal. I never liked the guy.<br> <br> -réd <p><blockquote><p>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer."</p> <p>-A Short Rest, <i>The Hobbit</i></p></blockquote></p> __________________ "Cats are like greatness: Some people are born into cat-loving families, some achieve cats, and some have cats thrust upon them." -William H. A. Carr

06-11-2001, 12:13 AM	#5
GandaIf The White Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 267	<BR><br><br> I dont really care Red. Ive made my peace with Tom being taken out of the movie.<br> <br> <blockquote><i>Quote:</i></b><hr> "Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend, are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even gruesome, may make a good tale, and take a good deal of telling anyways.<hr></blockquote><br> <br> I think it is the same with arguing and agreeing. Sometimes I argue for the sake of conversation. Tolkien has such great dialogue in his books it's amazing. <p>"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."</p>

06-11-2001, 02:58 PM	#6
red Spirit of Mischief Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Land of the free and home of the brave Posts: 368	<BR>Huh?</b><br><br> GandaIf: "Getting you to admit that you will miss Tom is my goal."<br> <br> réd: "You'll have to learn to live with disappointment, pal. I never liked the guy."<br> <br> GandaIf: "I dont really care Red."<br> <br> Anybody else see the contradiction, or is it just me?? Make up your mind, pal.<br> <br> -réd <p><blockquote><p>"He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer."</p> <p>-A Short Rest, <i>The Hobbit</i></p></blockquote></p> __________________ "Cats are like greatness: Some people are born into cat-loving families, some achieve cats, and some have cats thrust upon them." -William H. A. Carr

06-11-2001, 11:08 PM	#7
GandaIf The White Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 267	<BR><br><br> I just dont care because I know you will miss him.. <p>"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."</p>

06-15-2001, 07:08 AM	#8
the Lorien wanderer Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 276	<BR>Re:</b><br><br> If looks could kill over the internet, I'm sure Gandalf the White would have withered by now... <p></p>

06-15-2001, 05:42 PM	#9
GandaIf The White Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 267	<BR><br><br> Sorry Red. I will try not to be so pushy from now on. Here is a Sig that I made.. I am bored.<br> <br> <p>"Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. For even the very wise cannot see all ends."</p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://www.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_profile&u=00000064>GandaIf The White</A> at: 6/27/01 1:36:02 am<br></i>

06-17-2001, 04:32 AM	#10
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	<BR><br><br> I think that I would be uncomfortable dating a woman whose shoulders were broader than mine! <p><center> <a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com">Barrow-Downs</a>~<a href="http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000">Bare Bones</a>~<a href="http://pub41.ezboard.com/btarostineruhir">Tar Ost-in-Eruhir</a>~<a href="http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000/gilthalion.html">Grand Adventures</a>~<a href="http://www.barrowdowns.com/fanfichobbits.asp">The Hobbits</a>~<a href="http://www.tolkientrail.com">Tolkien Trail</a> </center></p> __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!

06-29-2001, 09:31 AM	#11
LionPixie Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 28	<BR>Ian</b><br><br> Red, where, geographically are you, "Pal"? I hear "Dude" here at the University of Washington, and "Chum", but only hear "Pal" when someone is trying to be provocative.<br> <br> <br> In that lonely place Frodo for the first time fully <br> realized his homelessness and danger...Suddenly <br> he was aware that two black specks were moving <br> slowly along <p></p>