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pepperbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-03-10 02:23 AM
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Patrick Stewart is now Sir Patrick Stewart
http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Movies/2010/06/02/Queen-knights-Patrick-Stewart/UPI-62641275513151/

Actor Patrick Stewart was knighted Wednesday by the Queen of England at London's Buckingham Palace, officials said.

Stewart, 69, is best known for his work in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" film and TV franchises, as well as three "X-Men" movies. He is also a noted stage actor.

Upon receiving the knighthood, Stewart credited "literally everything" he has accomplished to English teacher Cecil Dormand, who first encouraged him to perform, the BBC reported.

"Although many people in my life have had great influence on me, without this man none of it would have happened," Stewart said. "He was the one that put a copy of Shakespeare in my hand (and) said, 'Now get up on your feet and perform.'"


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aquart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-03-10 02:30 AM
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1. Make it so.
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jobycom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-03-10 04:37 AM
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2. He's an impressive screenplay writer, as well.
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Kolesar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-03-10 04:43 AM
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3. How come she never knighted "Scotty", then? ... eom
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BanzaiBonnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-03-10 05:46 AM
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4. My husband and I got to see Stewart in Macbeth in New York
Then recently saw him in the new BBC production of Hamlet with David Tennant. It was brilliant!

I love both of those men and have no doubt that Tennant will eventually also be a "Sir".
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Bluenorthwest Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-03-10 10:49 AM
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5. I saw his one man Christmas Carol
And he was just great, a joy to watch. Just a spiffy night of theater, and actually my favorite Christmas Carol ever.
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Patsy Stone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-03-10 12:31 PM
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6. Excellent
Here's to you, Sir Patrick! :toast:

Seeing him in The Tempest, during Shakespeare in the Park, years ago, is one of my best memories.
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Touchdown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-07-10 08:09 AM
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7. And his first declaration is to name all the privies in England... Johns!
:D
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