Shatner Rules

by Shatner, William; Regan, Chris (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780525952510
• ISBN10: 0525952519
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-10-04
• Publisher: E P Dutton

Summary

A look at the man, the myth, and the magic that is William Shatner. William Shatner has had a million lives, it seems, since he played James Tiberius Kirk on Star Trek. In fact, he's become an icon adored as much for being William Shatner as for his many starring roles. He's the Priceline Negotiator in a series of over-the-top (and hilarious) commercials, and clips of his appearances on talk shows reciting everything from Cee-Lo's hit song "F**k You" to Sarah Palin's speeches have gone massively viral. Shatner Rulesgives his many fans a glimpse inside the genius of this unpredictable star. With insight, wisdom, and, of course, a heavy dose of humor, Mr. Shatner reveals the truth behind his persona, his own career longevity, his understanding of modern technology, and the benefit of staying true to yourself, no matter what the situation. Welcome to the Shatnerverse.

Table of Contents

Introduction Rule: Start Every Book With An Introduction	p. 1
Rule: Say "Yes"	p. 5
Rule: To Be Shatner, You Must Know Shatner	p. 15
Rule: Busy Is Measured In Units Of Shatner	p. 21
First Rule For Turning 80: Just Smile. You're Lucky You Made It	p. 31
Rule: Go West, Young Man. And Leave The Map At Home	p. 35
Rule: Stay Hydrated	p. 45
Rule: It's Good To Bury The HatchetùSo Your Former Costars Won't Find It And Use It On You	p. 51
Rule: Get The Damn Line Right!	p. 61
Rule: Always Have A Spare Set Of Underwear On Hand	p. 71
Rule: Eat What You Kill! (Provided It Doesn't Kill You First!)	p. 77
Rule: If Anyone Asks You To Star In A Movie Shot Entirely In Esperanto. Say "Kiam Kaj Kiel Multa?"	p. 87
Rule: Balls Are Important, But Stones Are Money	p. 95
Rule: You Can Always Find A Good Friend In A White Crowd	p. 105
Rule: Know When To Turn Shatner On, And When To Turn Shatner Off	p. 111
Rule: Grab Life By The (Golden) Throat	p. 121
Rule: Respect The Artistic Process Of Others, Even If Their Process Takes Forever	p. 129
Second Rule For Turning 80: Don't Be Afraid To Ask For Help	p. 137
Rule: Don't Trust The Facebook	p. 139
Rule: Remember Where You Came From... Eh?	p. 155
Rule: If You Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth, You Might Find More Gifts!	p. 165
Rule: Know Which Conversations Require A Bullet-Proof Vest	p. 173
Rule: Talk Is CheapùUnless You Can Make Money With A Talk Show	p. 183
Rule: Birds Of A Feather Flock Together. But They Make For Dull Football Parties	p. 191
Third Rule For Turning 80: You're Eighty. Say What's On Your Mind	p. 195
Rule: If You Go To The Land Down Under, Thumb It!	p. 203
Rule: Dying Is Easy. Dying On Stage While Doing Comedy Is Easy, Too	p. 213
Rule: Settle For Second Billing Only If The Top-Billed Act Can Beat You Up	p. 221
Fourth Rule For Turning 80: Get. Out. Of. Bed	p. 231
Rule: Don't Die. You'll Miss Out On All The Lifetime Achievement Awards	p. 239
Acknowledgments	p. 249
Photo Credits	p. 251
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