William Shatner Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Shatner.

William Shatner is a Canadian actor, producer, author, and singer, best known for his iconic portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the television series "Star Trek." Born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec, Shatner began his acting career in the 1950s and quickly gained recognition for his stage performances. However, it was his role as Captain Kirk that brought him worldwide fame and became synonymous with his name.

After the success of "Star Trek," Shatner continued to have a prolific acting career, appearing in numerous TV shows, films, and theater productions. He also became a cultural icon and embraced his status as a science-fiction legend, often making appearances at conventions and events related to "Star Trek."

Apart from his acting work, Shatner has ventured into various other creative endeavors. He has released several albums, showcasing his singing abilities, and has written numerous books, including science fiction novels, memoirs, and even a series of "Star Trek" novels.

Shatner's contributions to the entertainment industry over the years have earned him numerous awards and accolades, including the Saturn Award, Emmy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Despite being in his nineties, William Shatner continues to be an influential figure in popular culture and continues to entertain audiences through his various creative ventures.

You and I and everybody in show business and the entertainme

You and I and everybody in show business and the entertainment industry fly by the seat of our pants. We don't know quite what is going to happen.

William Shatner

Business

When I did the film Generations, in which the character died

When I did the film Generations, in which the character died, I felt like a guest for the first time. That made me very sad.

William Shatner

Sad

Well-written words are music.

Well-written words are music.

William Shatner

Music

But if you want to know the truth, the weirdest thing that h

But if you want to know the truth, the weirdest thing that has happened has been my discovery that people who attend the conventions are filled with love.

William Shatner

Truth

My dad died of a stroke.

My dad died of a stroke.

William Shatner

Dad

There's a joy and a pain about directing where the dreams yo

There's a joy and a pain about directing where the dreams you have are becoming concrete but the attention to detail, the need for time is such that it's overwhelming at times, and the stream of responsibility.

William Shatner

Dreams

How do I stay so healthy and boyishly handsome? It's simple.

How do I stay so healthy and boyishly handsome? It's simple. I drink the blood of young runaways.

William Shatner

Health

If saving money is wrong, I don't want to be right!

If saving money is wrong, I don't want to be right!

William Shatner

Money

I think of doing a series as very hard work. But then I've t

I think of doing a series as very hard work. But then I've talked to coal miners, and that's really hard work.

William Shatner

Work

Marriage is a reflection of your life in general: how you tr

Marriage is a reflection of your life in general: how you treat people, how you argue, how secure you are in your own thoughts. How vehemently do you argue your point of view? With what disdain do you view the other's point of view?

William Shatner

Marriage