Patrick Stewart interview - Parkinson - BBC
What it is
Patrick Stewart on the BBC's Parkinson talk show talks humorously about going bald, how it affected his career and relationships, and how he came to accept it.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN recommends it in hair-loss threads as a funny, inspiring example of accepting baldness.
- 5 people recommended it
- 5 different months
- 2 strong recommendations
- first 2012, last 2022
What HN commenters said
“There's a great interview with Patrick Stewart where he talks about his experience acclimating to baldness, I highly recommend it”
Patrick Stewart on acclimating to baldness.
ddellacosta, 2012-10 · Strong recommendation · in “Men with shaved heads are perceived to be more masculine”
“Patrick Stewart has this awesome interview about his baldness.”
Inspiring interview on Stewart's baldness.
SenHeng, 2019-07 · Strong recommendation · in “A "cure" for baldness could be around the corner”
“Maybe watch the patrick stewart interview, maybe it'll help a bit”
Might help with coping with hair loss.
w00tnes, 2013-11 · Recommendation · in “My genetics are making me miserable”
“It's pretty funny.”
Funny interview excerpt on going bald.
EdwardCoffin, 2021-02 · Recommendation · in “Researchers find stem cells for hair regeneration”
“Patrick Stewart can be an inspiration in this regard”
Inspiration on accepting baldness.
wsc981, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “Scientists have finally found the potential “cure” for baldness”
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Topics: patrick stewart, baldness, talk show, hair loss, bbc
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