Patrick Stewart: First Pizza Slice At Age 72 (Photo)

Sir Patrick Stewart, at age 72, is breaking new ground: trying his first piece of pizza.

We won't say he's boldy gone where he's never gone before, but the famed "Star Trek: The Next Generation" captain tweeted a picture of himself, saying it's his 'first ever pizza slice.' He's even got it properly folded in true New York fashion,

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My first ever pizza "slice". Please note: the authentic NY fold. twitter.com/SirPatStew/sta…

— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) May 29, 2013

While the knighted actor is originally from England, apparently the current Brooklyn resident has resisted the wiles of a slice since he moved there last summer.

Stewart will reprise his role as Professor Charles Xavier next year in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and is partnering with fellow "X-Men" friend Ian McKellen for a two-play project on Broadway later in 2013.

Fans on Twitter applauded his meal choice, questioned his clothing, and couldn't believe he waited so long.

@sirpatstew I see it is also authentically greasy.Well done!I especially like the kiddie cup.

— Phoebe Moncrief (@PhoebeFeed) May 29, 2013

.@sirpatstew I know you played a 24th Century Frenchman for many years but that doesn't excuse the (French Canadian) Montreal Canadiens Cap

— Dan Levy (@TheDanLevy) May 29, 2013

@sirpatstew how did you make it this far without ever eating a slice? how'd you like it? the more a dive the place is, the better the pizza

— briangramo (@briangramo) May 29, 2013

If this is his first bite of pizza, Sir Patrick Stewart has a long way to the final frontier.

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