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Famous As: Famous for His Portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the 'Star Trek' Franchise

Born On: March 22, 1931

Born In: Montreal, Canada

William Shatner is a Canadian actor, director, producer and author. He has had a long television career and is the face of the Star Trek franchise. Shatner became a household name by portraying the role of Captain of the USS Enterprise ‘James Kirk’ in the hit series ‘Star Trek’. He is also the co-writer of numerous novels in the Star Trek universe. The most popular of his written work has to be the TekWars, which not surprisingly, did make its way into television. He also played prominent roles in several other hit series such as ‘Rescue 911’, ‘The Practice’ and ‘Boston Legal’. This Television Hall of Fame inductee has bagged several precious accolades such as Golden Globe Award, Emmy Award (twice), Saturn Award (twice), Golden Raspberry Award (twice), Prism Award and many more. Along with these honors, Shatner also has a star in the Hollywood and Canadian Walk of Fame. Since he has had a long acting career and given several popular TV series and films, many of his characters have become very popular. We have collected some of the most famous of William Shantner quotes that have come through either his popular characters or through his observations on several subjects, and also his interviews and publications. Here are some the most popular quotes from this American television icon, highlighting his thoughts and sayings.

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I don't want people to know me. I want them to believe my version.

I don't want people to know me. I want them to believe my version.
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My boy, that was a TV show. I used a stunt double. I always use a stunt double. Except in love scenes. I insist on doing those myself.

My boy, that was a TV show. I used a stunt double. I always use a stunt double. Except in love scenes. I insist on doing those myself.
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Being an icon is overrated, remember an icon can be moved by a mouse

Being an icon is overrated, remember an icon can be moved by a mouse
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We meet aliens every day who have something to give us. They come in the form of people with different opinions.

We meet aliens every day who have something to give us. They come in the form of people with different opinions.
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You have to create your life. You have to carve it, like a sculpture.

You have to create your life. You have to carve it, like a sculpture.
You Life Like
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I love the concept of togetherness and the entwinement of marriage.

I love the concept of togetherness and the entwinement of marriage.
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I've been in that angst of loneliness, where you're really alone in the universe, except for the dog.

I've been in that angst of loneliness, where you're really alone in the universe, except for the dog.
Alone
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The good life is one that's artistically made.

The good life is one that's artistically made.
Life
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What does God need with a starship?
God Need
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Why does the lizard stick his tongue out? The lizard sticks its tongue out because that's the way its listening and looking and tasting its environment. It's its means of appreciating what's in front of it.

Why does the lizard stick his tongue out? The lizard sticks its tongue out because that's the way its listening and looking and tasting its environment. It's its means of appreciating what's in front of it.
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I frequently dream of being on these horses' backs and running across a field. And the horse and I are one.

I frequently dream of being on these horses' backs and running across a field. And the horse and I are one.
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If you make a fool of yourself, you can do it with dignity, without taking your pants down. And if you do take your pants down, you can still do it with dignity.

If you make a fool of yourself, you can do it with dignity, without taking your pants down. And if you do take your pants down, you can still do it with dignity.
You Yourself
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If we can clean up our world, I'll bet you we can achieve warp drive.

If we can clean up our world, I'll bet you we can achieve warp drive.
You
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No, I don't regret anything at this point. That may change on the next phone call, but at the moment I don't regret anything.

No, I don't regret anything at this point. That may change on the next phone call, but at the moment I don't regret anything.
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The possibilities that are suggested in quantum physics tell us that everything that we're looking at may not be in fact there, so the underlying nature of being is weird.

The possibilities that are suggested in quantum physics tell us that everything that we're looking at may not be in fact there, so the underlying nature of being is weird.
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The ability to breathe the air and drink the water will be what the wars will be about from here on in. And it's coming with alarming rapidity.

The ability to breathe the air and drink the water will be what the wars will be about from here on in. And it's coming with alarming rapidity.
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The longer I go about living, I see it's the relationship that is most meaningful.

The longer I go about living, I see it's the relationship that is most meaningful.
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Energy is the key to creativity. Energy is the key to life.

Energy is the key to creativity. Energy is the key to life.
Life
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Everyone knows everything about all of us. That's too much knowledge!

Everyone knows everything about all of us. That's too much knowledge!
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My beautiful wife is dead. She meant everything to me. Her laughter, her tears and her joy will remain with me the rest of my life.

My beautiful wife is dead. She meant everything to me. Her laughter, her tears and her joy will remain with me the rest of my life.
Life Me Will Beautiful
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I was built for the long run, not for the short dash, I guess.

I was built for the long run, not for the short dash, I guess.
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Don't be afraid to make an ass of yourself. I do it all the time, and look what I got.

Don't be afraid to make an ass of yourself. I do it all the time, and look what I got." (Spoken at a graduation ceremony while holding aloft an honorary doctoral degree from McGill University)
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I love technology.
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Nature is perfect.
Nature
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I don't know how I got to this point but it must be as a result of everything that has come before so if I were to change something, I might not be at this point now.

I don't know how I got to this point but it must be as a result of everything that has come before so if I were to change something, I might not be at this point now.
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