Patrick Stewart’s new memoir, ‘Making It So,’ is now available.Photo:MARK SELIGER
MARK SELIGER
Sir Patrick Stewartis finally sharing his story.TheStar TrekandX-Menactor gets candid in his highly-anticipated memoir,Making It So, out now from Gallery Books. Stewart delves deep into the trajectory of his career, from his humble beginnings in England to his current place in the Hollywood firmament.“When I see people holding the book in their hands, it first amazes me; and then, I have the feeling of how pleased I am that this exploration of my family life, childhood, growing passion for acting, has grown,” Stewart tells PEOPLE.A longtime lover of books, he says, “As a child, I would look around in the children’s department but found there wasn’t a lot there that I wanted to read. So, I would creep away into the regular adults' section of the library, where I found books that interested me and made me curious.”
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
The actor also shared with PEOPLE some of the highs of his career — his friendship with hisX-Menco-starSir Ian McKellenbeing one of them. The two were members of the Royal Shakespeare Company during the same period but didn’t work together until the superhero movie franchise, when they landed neighboring trailers.
“When we worked late into the day — which we often did — there would be a glass of wine and a bottle being opened,” Stewart recalls. “As that relationship grew, I came to love him dearly and respect him. He has become possibly my closest friend.”
Patrick Stewart and the cast of ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’.Paramount Television/Kobal/Shutterstock
Paramount Television/Kobal/Shutterstock
While writing has been a good experience for him, Stewart said he’s anxious to get back on stage (his last role was the character Hirst in the Lyceum Theatre’s 2016 production ofNo Man’s Land).Making It Sohas left Stewart wondering “if there’s any possibility of me having another shot at writing.”“This is the frankest I have been about my life, my passions, my relationships,” Stewart says. “I do have a tiny wish that the book would give some insights and some encouragement to others.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Making It So: A Memoiris now available wherever books are sold.
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