While walking down a street in London, Isaacs was stopped by an incredibly enthusiastic fan who recognized him instantly. The fan began showering him with praise, calling him one of the most brilliant, chameleon-like actors of a generation, and listing off specific, obscure indie films Isaacs had starred in. Just as Isaacs' ego was reaching an all-time high, the fan took a step back, looked him up and down in the daylight, and remarked with total, brutal honesty that he looked incredibly old, tired, and remarkably short in real life compared to the screen.
