14 things we learned from Ewan McGregor's glorious Reddit AMA

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14 things we learned from Ewan McGregor's glorious Reddit AMA
Yep, he has met Iggy Pop. Credit: James M Warren/SilverHub/REX/Shutterstock

It's not every day you get the chance to ask Ewan McGregor how his penis is doing and actually get a response.

If ever there's a format for such exchanges, though, it's most definitely a Reddit AMA.

On Sunday, McGregor took part in one to promote T2 Trainspotting's U.S. release. From his favourite home-cooked meal to his upcoming appearance in Fargo Season 3, here are some things we learned.

1. The last time he watched Trainspotting.

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2. How many takes he need to master the sadistic smile from the trailer.

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3. That he's more than happy to defend his Trainspotting fans.

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4. That he's not ruling out Trainspotting 3.

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5. That he's playing two brothers in Fargo Season 3.

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6. What it was like for him growing up in Scotland.

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7. His secret to never ageing.

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8. His thoughts on playing heroes and villains.

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9. That he has indeed met Iggy Pop.

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10. How he learned the "choose life" monologue.

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11. How quickly he got back into character for T2.

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12. What he'd be doing if he wasn't an actor.

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13. His favourite home-cooked meal.

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14. And finally, how his penis is doing.

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You are the best, Ewan.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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