That’s Sir Jean-Luc, if you please!
Why do we Americans take such delight in British titles and honors (sorry, titles and honours)? I don’t know, maybe because we don’t have any of our own. Maybe because the titles we do have are boring. Who would rather have a Secretary of the Treasury when you could have a Chancellor of the Exchequer?
Sir Patrick Stewart
Two of my favorite British Hollywood-types—Patrick Stewart and Peter Jackson—have been knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Both have made incredible contributions to film. Sir Patrick is best known for his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation, of course, but his list of theatrical accomplishments include stints with the Royal Shakespeare Company and shows playing in London’s West End. One of my favorites of his roles is his Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1999 made-for-TV version of A Christmas Carol.
Sir Peter Jackson
Sir Peter did The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which is a personal favorite of mine, but he’s done a lot more than that. I’m particularly looking forward to seeing The Lovely Bones, though it’s gotten pretty mixed reviews, and I can’t wait to see The Hobbit.
Congratulations, milords!
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