Patrick Stewart, accomplished actor known for his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation and his memoir Making It So, discusses his auditions and weirdo comedy masterpiece Blunt Talk. He also talks about his time as a newspaper reporter, feeding a squirrel a walnut, and more.
Patrick Stewart's memoir, Making It So, delves into his difficult childhood, behind-the-scenes stories of Star Trek, and the impact of influential figures in his life.
Despite not fitting the original description, Patrick Stewart landed the role of Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation through his conviction, audition, and the confidence he drew from his father's military background.
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Patrick Stewart's memoir explores his acting career and personal life
Patrick Stewart, a renowned actor with over 50 years of experience, discusses his new memoir, Making It So. The memoir covers various aspects of his life, including behind-the-scenes stories of Star Trek, his difficult childhood in post-war Yorkshire, and the impact of influential figures such as his English teacher. Stewart also reflects on his shift from serious roles to comedy, expressing his enjoyment of acting in comedic roles.
Patrick Stewart's journey to becoming Jean-Luc Picard
Patrick Stewart shares his journey from being a relatively unknown actor to landing the iconic role of Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Despite not fitting the original description of a French and hairy man, Stewart's audition and conviction in his abilities landed him the role. He recounts the experience of wearing a hairpiece for the audition and the confidence he drew from his father's military background.
Patrick Stewart's personal transformation and growth
Patrick Stewart opens up about his personal growth and transformation over the years, particularly in terms of his difficult childhood and past relationships. Through therapy and self-reflection, he has come to terms with his past and developed a more forgiving and understanding attitude towards himself and others. He emphasizes the value of introspection and the importance of coming to grips with one's own journey.
Patrick Stewart's comedic side and love for animals
Patrick Stewart discusses his love for comedy and his desire to explore more comedic roles. Despite being known for his serious and dramatic performances, Stewart emphasizes his enjoyment of bringing out his funny side. He also shares an amusing anecdote about his wife's special relationship with a squirrel named Cheryl, who bit Stewart's finger during an interaction.
Our guest this week doesn't need much introduction. We're talking with the one and only Patrick Stewart. Patrick joins us on the latest episode of Bullseye to talk about his memoir Making It So and what it was like to audition for Star Trek: The Next Generation. He also gets into his time as a newspaper reporter, his underrated weirdo comedy masterpiece Blunt Talk, what happens when you try to feed a squirrel a walnut and so much more.