Posted on 06/30/2007 3:53:07 AM PDT by Squawk 8888
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"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
That is funny!!
From my old sci fi days a friend who was a convention organizer, Chicago I think it was, told me that they had to smooth over some trouble when Shatner was putting the moves on some underage female fans. Total second hand info but I’ve never been able to look at Shatner the same way since.
From the infamous Saturday Night Live sketch.....
William Shatner: You know, before I answer any more questions there’s something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the years, and I’ve spoken to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y’know... hundreds of miles to be here, I’d just like to say... GET A LIFE, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it’s just a TV show! I mean, look at you, look at the way you’re dressed! You’ve turned an enjoyable little job, that I did as a lark for a few years, into a COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME!
[ a crowd of shocked and dismayed Trekkies.... ]
I mean, how old are you people? What have you done with yourselves?
[ to “Ears” ] You, you must be almost 30... have you ever kissed a girl?
[ “Ears” hangs his head ]
I didn’t think so! There’s a whole world out there! When I was your age, I didn’t watch television! I LIVED! So... move out of your parent’s basements! And get your own apartments and GROW THE HELL UP! I mean, it’s just a TV show dammit, IT’S JUST A TV SHOW!
Charlie: Are- are you saying then that we should pay more attention to the movies?
William Shatner: NO!!! THAT’S NOT WHAT I’M SAYING AT ALL!!! HEY, YOU GUYS ARE... THE LAMEST BUNCH... I’VE NEVER SEEN... [ walks away from podium ] I can’t believe these people... I mean, I really can’t understand what’s....
[ Emcee argues with Shatner off-mike, shoves him, Shatner shoves back harder.... ]
Second Emcee: Uh... that was William Shatner, ladies and gentlemen. Uh, I’d like to remind you Trekkers that we have some fine refreshments from all over the galaxy... Coke, Diet Coke, Bubble Up, Orange, I believe. We....
[ Meanwhile, Emcee waves the contract in front of Shatner, who then reluctantly returns to the podium.... ]
William Shatner: Of course, that speech was a “re-creation” of the “Evil Captain Kirk” from um... Episode, um... [ Emcee whispers ] THIRTY-SEVEN... uhh... called... [ another whisper ] “The Enemy Within.”
[ Trekkies get happy, applaud ]
William Shatner: Yuh, Yuh, so thank you... and, and... Live Long and Prosper...
[ Trekkies make Vulcan “peace sign”.... ]
William Shatner: So everybody... set your phasers on stun, cause... THIS CONVENTION’S AHEAD WARP FACTOR NINE, Y’KNOW? RIGHT! ALL RIGHT! WARP FACTOR NINE!
[ fade out ]
The dude has certainly lived long and prospered.
Live Long and Prosper Bill.
Denny Crane!
Me three!
Perfect - nothing like RAT-gremlin to horrify.
Shatner is an amazing phenomenon and one of my personal heroes. Who else has managed to keep himself culturally relevant for going on five decades? Its a very short list (Jack Nicholson, Cher, ??). His ability to keep reinventing himself is unsurpassed. He is one of the few, perhaps only, celebrities I would like to meet. (I also wouldn’t pass up the chance to fight him.) Live long and prosper indeed!
PS—If you’ve never seen the movie “Free Enterprise”, check it out.
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