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Following close behind his wonderful memoir, Up Till Now, Shatner Rules is a fun romp through the life and mind of William "call me Bill" Shatner. There is quite a bit of overlap from his memoir but this books' tone is much more like sitting in on a conversation with the man.
You'll hear a lot of the same anecdotes but with a sense of humor and the wisdom gained from the passing of time. Mostly it's tongue in cheek but there are many moments of clarity.
In chapter 3, titled Busy is Measured in Units of Shatner, he explains:
In chapter 3, titled Busy is Measured in Units of Shatner, he explains:
"How do I keep up on a two- to three Shatner day? I keep mindfully aware that another day is around the corner, another day for me to play a part, another day for me to get things done, another day to make sure the dogs aren't setting their sights on the sofa.
That's how I do it.
The sweet spot of the book is how Shatner connects his reaction to his 40th birthday compared to his 80th; which is at once touching, scary and hopeful.
He also goes on the tell the story of his lifetime achievement awards and concludes with:
He also goes on the tell the story of his lifetime achievement awards and concludes with:
"There's finality to this life achievement business that I want no part of. As long as you're able to say "yes," the opportunities keep coming, and with them, the adventures. Say "no" to fear and complacency. Keep saying "yes." and the journey will continue.
In this, my eightieth year of my life, I should be settling down, taking it easy, resting on laurels. Forget it."
My favorite rule? (Use your best Shatneresque voice here)
Get. Out. Of. Bed.
So,
Buy. This. Book
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