Patrick Stewart on ‘Picard’ and ‘Macbeth’

How many ways can I spell classy that don’t include the name Patrick Stewart? I mean, as Trek stars go this guy is all class and just as much gravitas as they come. In my estimate he’s as well known as Shatner and probably as iconic where Trek is concerned. An still this guy manages to keep his ego in check. For those of you that don’t know, he’s in ‘Macbeth’ and doing unbelievably well.

Recently he had a chat with the New York Magazine and was asked: “Has playing Jean-Luc Picard taught you anything about Macbeth?” to which, Captain Class replied:

“…I played that character for seven years, 178 episodes week in, week out, four feature films. Those years were very productive, they were very important to me, and they changed my life in every aspect. I am proud of Star Trek: The Next Generation, I am proud of the work we did, and I am proud of the character I played, because I know for a fact he’s been an outstanding role model to people. Is there any of him in Macbeth? No. There really isn’t. Jean-Luc Picard, supposing he were married to Lady Macbeth - which he would never have been because he is married to the Enterprise, as we all know - he would never have permitted these things to happen because he is not a violent man, and not a man who would put personal ambition before the good of others.”

To read the full interview click here.

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