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Shatner's World
I must say, William Shatner certainly put on a show [1]. Over the span of two
hours (which didn't feel at all like two hours) he regaled the audience with
stories of his life (and make no mistake—this is his show, all about things
Shatner), how he started in theater (and why … he does … those … dramatic
pauses in … his speech!) moved into film and television, his dealing with
death (his father, a beloved horse, his third wife) and of course, his
“singing” career. He did “sing” “Real [2],” but did not “sing” “Space Oddity
[3],” “Major Tom (Coming Home) [4]” or most regrettably—perhaps mercifully
depending upon your view, “Rocket Man [5].”
Other than not “singing” some of his more notorious “songs” it was fun. And
you never got the idea he's 84. Eighty-four! And surprisingly, the auditorium
wasn't even all that full. I mean, Shatner! How can you not like him? Unless
you're George Takei [6] that is.
[1]
http://www.kravis.org/shatner
[2]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTVXaLt-J8M
[3]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L-bTza_7-I
[4]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1moHWpLv-w
[5]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lul-Y8vSr0I&t=50
[6]
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/sulu-kirk-george-takei-talks-802838
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