Reddit’s Ask Me Anything offers up the chance for fans to have a full-on geek out with their favourite people, from actors, musicians, sports stars and world leaders.
And who better for the website to get next than Patrick Stewart? The Star Trek alumni, American Dad voice-actor and occasional X Man has a huge social media following for being witty, weird and extremely British, like tweeting pictures of him relaxing in a hot tub, being a strong ally to the LGBT community and his incredible bromance with Ian McKellen.
The actor was promoting his new show Blunt Talk, executive produced by Seth McFarlane, which sees Stewart play a recently-divorced newsreader intent on conquering America.
From his favourite sandwich, his dream hairstyle and his trailblazing approach to making a cup of tea, we’ve rounded up his best responses.
Good morning, @reddit_AMA. Ask me anything...https://t.co/ERhlHw8JqN pic.twitter.com/fAt8JR5Kci
— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) August 20, 2015
On the perfect tea bag
“Easy. Yorkshire Gold. Any other kind of tea bag needs two bags. By the way, did you know that I am the man who introduced the concept of the double tea bag to the United States.
Don’t you think that deserves some recognition… A Medal of Honor? And invitation to the White House? Or my own seat on the next space shuttle?”
On whether he prefers kissing Ian McKellen or Conan O’Brian
“Actually, it’s Alan Cumming”
On carrying the Olympic Torch
“Unbelievably exciting. Unbelievable because i never expected it would happen to me and as an ex-athlete and huge fan of the Olympic Games, it was one of the best days of my life. And, I ended the day taking home the torch, but I seem to have mislaid it. If anyone knows where it is, please let the @SirPatStew team know.”
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On the perfect sandwich (which actually sounds a bit average to be honest)
“Always, in my life, a favourite, thickly-sliced Granny Smith apple on thick, heavily buttered white bread. Very healthy and yummy.”
On the age-old question of what kind of hairstyle he would have if he wasn’t bald
“A mullet”.
