LONDON -- Patrick Stewart's epic, booming voice is surely made for Shakespeare.

SEE ALSO: 29 times Patrick Stewart was hands down the most awesome guy on Twitter

The British acting legend recited one of his favourite Shakespeare passages on Twitter Friday afternoon, marking the upcoming 400-year anniversary of the famous playwright's death.

---

You May Also Like

---

---

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

"There's one that sticks in mind and I've always loved it, and it's a little dark, it's a little discouraging... but nevertheless it's from As You Like It and these lines are spoken by Rosalind, a character I've always felt I should play," Stewart says. 

Mashable Trend Report Decode what’s viral, what’s next, and what it all means. Sign up for Mashable’s weekly Trend Report newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

"And since my recent success in drag ,I'm hoping it may come about quite soon."

Stewart then launches into his passage, which he (of course) delivers flawlessly.

Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.