Same. There was something that felt really radical about having a TV hero whose superpower was not just intelligence but thoughtfulness, and a kind of moral seriousness. Who showed from that first episode that you “win” by seeking to understand what seems like a threat.

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Patrick Stewart and his e-bike in 2015 #RIPPatrickStewart

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"Seize the time, Meribor. Live now. Make now always the most precious time. Now will never come again." — Jean-Luc Picard, portrayed by Patrick Stewart in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Inner Light"

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jean-luc picard was one of the best, least-toxic, examples of masculinity available to me as a kid. He was someone who showed that refined tastes didn't have to pair with terrible politics: you can be a space communist who leads from the front and loves classical music and theater.

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