well put. I like Shatner, but his days on Star Trek are long behind him. He made the choice 14 years ago to kill Kirk (or he agreed to it or whatever). Now he should move on. It's not like he's George Takei, some pathetic one hit wonder who needs to constantly suck from the Trek Teet. He has a good thing going with Boston Legal and he should leave Trek alone. Besides look how old he is now. Why does he want his current old fat self held in comparison to the young buff guy who took off his shirt every week 40 years ago?
Spock works for the film because his character was never killed off and as a Vulcan a long life is expected.
He should just be flattered that he created a character that people are still interested in 40 years later and make some cash the checks that will come with the increased merchandising.
Presactly!
Don't get me wrong: I love James T. Kirk. I loved Shatner as James T. Kirk. But, those days are behind us now.
I'll make a Doctor Who comparison that maybe only a few of you will get. Shatner should be like Tom Baker. Baker was the most famous and loved for his portrayal of the Doctor, in the history of the series. His performance stands the test of time of still being a genuine classic sci-fi icon.
But, when he was done, he was done. And no matter how many people yearn and crave for a "one more time" reprisal of the role, he still refuses to do it twenty-seven years on. He's stated that he basically wants people to remember him and his Doctor as they were, in the prime of his life. He's perfectly happy being remembered for the character, not
reminding them of the character.
Shatner should take some cues from his act. Take your curtain call, bow to the audience, and leave the stage gracefully...
