William Shatner at 94: Reflecting on 'Star Trek' and his real-life trip to space
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William Shatner at 94: Reflecting on 'Star Trek' and his real-life trip to space
"From the daring and dashing Captain Kirk on "Star Trek," to a no-nonsense police sergeant on "T.J. Hooker," to his Emmy-winning turn as the eccentric lawyer Denny Crane on "Boston Legal," William Shatner has been a Hollywood icon for decades."
""I had such a profound experience," Shatner said. "When the guy over the loudspeaker said, 'Alright, we're gonna move the gantry,' and this is the God's truth, he said, 'Anybody who wants to get off should get off now,' and I thought, 'I think I'll'-- and then I said, 'I can't, I'm captain Kirk!'""
""So I stayed and I looked out the window and I saw the tiny blue orb. I am filled, and was then as well, with the magic of the connection of all life on earth.""
William Shatner's career spans decades and includes iconic television roles such as Captain Kirk on Star Trek, a police sergeant on T.J. Hooker, and Denny Crane on Boston Legal. He also pursues writing and recording and achieved a historic milestone by flying on Blue Origin's NS-18 mission in 2021 at age 90. Shatner described the flight as a profound, emotional experience and spoke of feeling connected to all life on Earth. He began his career in Canada and on Broadway and continues to produce new personal creative projects, including a forthcoming album.
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