Captain Jean Luc Picard
i was watching the Kumars on TV12 when i found myself rappingly engaged in the interview that was underway. you see, the guest was Patrick Stewart.
however, little did i realise that the subject matter at hand was on fabric. it was a rather menial topic about how after two seasons of Star Trek the New Generation they changed the futuristic fabric of spandex to cotton on the advice of his chiropractor. for a moment i did feel moronic to say the very least. however after that moment has passed, such thoughts felt in a distant past.
only a man of his charisma could turn such a menial topic to sound so elegant and enticing.
however, the interview did make a turn for the more interesting. that was when grandma kumar pointed out how come there aren't more Indians in the Starship Enterprise. Patrick was of course a bit ashamed of the fact. nevertheless, grandma kumar commented further.
'...dont you think you need IT Support...'
classic.
but it was not as classic when he was asked to quote Shakespeare.
he said:
Signor Antonio, many a time and oft
In the Rialto you have rated me
About my money and my usances.
Still have I borne it with a patient shrug,
For suff'rance is the badge of all our tribe.
You call me misbeliever, cutthroat dog,
And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine,
And all for use of that which is my own.
how does he do it?
from being Captain Jean Luc Picard, the epitome of geekiness, one moment to Professor X the next but still when called upon spouting Shakespeare with the greatest ease and with the upmost integrity. i realise it's not only his voice. well maybe partly. ok largely. but it is also how he puts it. imagine Britney Spears or Bush weaving their way through a topic like fabric.
it amazes me.
i know i would sound like an idiot.
now, that doesnt amaze me.
however, little did i realise that the subject matter at hand was on fabric. it was a rather menial topic about how after two seasons of Star Trek the New Generation they changed the futuristic fabric of spandex to cotton on the advice of his chiropractor. for a moment i did feel moronic to say the very least. however after that moment has passed, such thoughts felt in a distant past.
only a man of his charisma could turn such a menial topic to sound so elegant and enticing.
however, the interview did make a turn for the more interesting. that was when grandma kumar pointed out how come there aren't more Indians in the Starship Enterprise. Patrick was of course a bit ashamed of the fact. nevertheless, grandma kumar commented further.
'...dont you think you need IT Support...'
classic.
but it was not as classic when he was asked to quote Shakespeare.
he said:
Signor Antonio, many a time and oft
In the Rialto you have rated me
About my money and my usances.
Still have I borne it with a patient shrug,
For suff'rance is the badge of all our tribe.
You call me misbeliever, cutthroat dog,
And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine,
And all for use of that which is my own.
how does he do it?
from being Captain Jean Luc Picard, the epitome of geekiness, one moment to Professor X the next but still when called upon spouting Shakespeare with the greatest ease and with the upmost integrity. i realise it's not only his voice. well maybe partly. ok largely. but it is also how he puts it. imagine Britney Spears or Bush weaving their way through a topic like fabric.
it amazes me.
i know i would sound like an idiot.
now, that doesnt amaze me.
Finger Acrobatics Performed
On Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 10:57 pm.
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