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Why Do I Do It?
Posted by: BillShatner on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - 03:06 AM

	I?ve been going at my usual busy pace lately. These last weeks have been filled with work on ?The Practice,? and ?Miss Congeniality Two.? I?ve also completed work for The Hollywood Charity Horse Show and am preparing for another charitable event soon ? our annual Paintball event.
I?ve also just finished a Rose Bowl Special that I?ll be hosting and am preparing for several horse shows that will happen this summer. Why, you may ask, am I running so hard? It?s because I have the opportunity. I am wonderfully challenged by my work on ?The Practice? and the up-coming ?Fleet Street? and I also have the ability to raise money for people in need. I don?t want to waste either opportunity. I think of this as a temporarily hectic schedule ? on the other hand, I seem to have been saying that for most of my life.

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Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by DianaG on Jun 17, 2004 - 01:41 PM
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Glad tose you are healthy and fit to do the work you do at this time of your life:) My Dad is also in his 70's and is still active and happy at 72. He tried "retirement" and it drove my mom crazy for 3 months and he went back to work!!!!

Glad to see y our doing horse shows, and also I'll be seeing yu I hope at the paintball war in Joliet Illinois!!!!!

DianaG

P.S. I hope you have a "quiet" Fathers day with your family:)

Re: Why Do I Do It? by ShelbyMc on Jun 26, 2004 - 02:41 PM

Re: Why Do I Do It? by Mark_Lopa on Jul 01, 2004 - 01:23 AM

Re: Why Do I Do It? by captain_obvious on Sep 07, 2004 - 07:58 PM

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Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by Tina on Jun 17, 2004 - 02:39 PM
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As long as you enjoy what you're doing, that's wonderful!  I really respect all your charity work.  You are a fine example to be able to look up to and to quote a familiar scene....I'm proud...very proud...to be your fan!

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by Barkley2000 on Jun 17, 2004 - 06:09 PM
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Hi Bill,

as a long term fan of Star Trek unfortunately i was very late in joining williamshatner.com and the fan club but I am glad I made it!
It s amazing to me how much activities You are still doin and I hope a lot will come. First thing after registering and getting some infos about this site was ordering Your Mind Meld video ( then had to buy new VCR capable of NTSC ;-) ) and I must say not only You but Leonard as well is a very sympathetic person, very honest (to himself,too) I d love to meet You and him one day but it would be better to come here to Germany because it s not so easy getting to the States for me right now! (financial things Ya know ;-) )!
but thanks for all the movies You and the ST crews gave us and THANKS for all the charity things You do!
I really appreciate it and when theres a bit more money or even a job left for me again I will contribute to one of these charities too!
You are a very nice guy and hopefully one day I can shake hands personally with You!
keep goin like You did all these years!!!

bye
Achim

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by alec (aawc@aol.com) on Jun 17, 2004 - 07:37 PM
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Ya, When will the episodes air? Along as ya like it who can stop you.

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by Cuzsis on Jun 17, 2004 - 08:49 PM
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R0$e B0w1?! I wasn't aware that they scheduled this stuff so early. If I may ask (and you have time!) what is it for the R0$E B0w1 that you are doing? I'll be sure to watch for it next year!

-Cuz :D
Ps. The above strange spellings are from Husky Band where we avoid (for fun) saying said Bowl to avoid jinxing our chances.

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by BrianS7785 on Jun 18, 2004 - 12:20 AM
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Hi, Bill! It's great to see that you're still keeping busy doing the things you love! I happened to catch "Miss Congeniality" the other night and it was pretty funny. But without a doubt the best line was when you said, "I didn't have a gun...my ancestors were Quakers" cracked me up! :-D I've never watched "The Practice" before but maybe I finally have a reason to ;-) It's wonderful to see that you're still with the many charities you participate in. I happen to love horses very much too and sometimes I'd rather have a horse than a car :-D By the way, the latest Priceline.com commerical you did with Leonard was great! The look on your face when he closes the door on you is priceless (no pun intended). I'm glad to see you still working and enjoying life ? you are an excellent role model for us all and I have been a fan my entire life. Have a WONDERFUL Father's Day this weekend! Take care...
Brian

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by Yentamyrl on Jun 18, 2004 - 12:38 AM
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Bill, I think you should do whatever excites you and gives honor and pleasure. Keep it up! You are the best example of enjoying life and giving to the community. Would that I had your endurance!

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by wsw on Jun 18, 2004 - 09:52 PM
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I never really do this, but Bill's query - Why do I do it? grabbed my attention because I was just pondering the same question about myself. I saw a similarity and just had to respond. I know I do too much. I am 59, have thirteen grandchildren, work full time for an environmental agency, teach part time for an online school and also teach Yoga. I think of all this as tempoary, too. It's just that I can't seem to stop. I know that all my jobs are helping out - the environment, people who want to change their lives, and people who want to help their bodies out by strengthening and stretching. I just hope that I can take a rest sometime soon. Thanks for listening.

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by Willowsprite on Jun 18, 2004 - 10:25 PM
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Hmmmm... workaholic?
LOL That would be my guess....
Great job though, and it's great to see anyone help so many charities.
Don't forget to take time for YOU though, no matter how much you enjoy what you're doing, and no matter that you can handle the busy hectic lifestyle, everyone needs time for themselves. Time to relax, time to reflect...

Re: Why Do I Do It? and Thanks For Doing It :)

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by csiladylorrie on Jun 19, 2004 - 10:08 PM
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Mr. Shatner it is a pleasure to my heart and soul to know that you are still doing all of the things that you love.  I have been a fan for years and have had the great honor of meeting you and Mr. Nimoy. But this is also a post of thanks. About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer and my family was told to get ready for a funeral.  But believe me when I say that you and the  rest of the Starship Enterprise gave me the courage to keep going.  My hope started with The Wrath of Khan, The Search for Spock and The Voyage Home.  I never thought a movie and the people in it could help someone beat cancer but you all did it!  You have earned my respect not only by being Capt. James T. Kirk the man who could over come anything but as a true human being that cares deeply for his fellowman.  I didn't mean to get carried away but I just wanted you to know.  I am now cancer free going to school to be a Crime Scene Investigator but I am going to be celebrating my 44th birthday and proud of it.
I too have a love of horses.  I have had one in my life and he was truely a friend.  Maybe next year I can get to come to your charity horse show. 
Until next time.....The Adventure Continues....Lorrie

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by Annette on Jun 24, 2004 - 12:04 AM
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Because you just love it and your life! You deserve all the adoration and acclaim that you so richly invoke!

Finally "The Practice" is in little ole New Zealand, and I am quite prepared to be addicted!

Love and Light to you always.

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by QueenofSky on Jun 25, 2004 - 10:15 PM
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Hello Bill, you are FABULOUS!!!!
Glad to hear you are still going strong!
LOVE the diary!

-Ellen
http://diaryofaflightattendant.com

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by erichter on Jun 28, 2004 - 11:39 AM
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Hallo William,
first I have to apologize myself for not writing comments on the topic, but I've a good reason for it. I will write you about my 11-year-old sister and I hope you will understand.
Her name is Monika (we're from the Czech Republic, Europe), and she is very fond of you. I must say she speaks only about you. Sometimes it annoyes me (I'm sorry:) She loves you. You know, she would be very, very happy and excited and everything if you were so kind and found a minute and write to her an e-mail, only a short one, something like "hallo", or so.
In case you want to make her the happiest girl under the sun, write her on my mail address (she does not have any so far:) My address is: maribyla@email.cz
Thank you very much. I wish you all the best, many fans and happiness.

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by martin on Jul 01, 2004 - 12:13 AM
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As my mum says a little bit of what we like makes us happy !           I have just joined your fan club tonight and I now feel happy.               So why do you do it ?                 I think you already know ! 
                                         Best wishes Mr Shatner.
p.s  I'm very pleased to find out that you are a very good author (you keep writing and I'll keep buying)
12 mins past midnight here in the u.k. goodnight and godbless

Animals

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by Mark_Lopa on Jul 01, 2004 - 01:26 AM
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I think it's wonderful your love of animals affords you to help the unfortunate and needy. That speaks volumes in my book. We have three rescue dogs, and whenever we see people who love animals as much as us, it makes us realize there really is good in the world.

Re: A question for you that I have wondered about

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by susieq on Jul 08, 2004 - 04:02 AM
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Hello Mr. Shatner!
I have always wondered about the insignia on your green dress uniform on ST TOS. It looks like a sylized maple leaf, like the kind that was on our Canadian money for the 1967 centennial. Was it patterned after that, because that's what it reminds me of. I thought it might have been your own little comment,as you are Canadian. Thanks!

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by patora on Jul 09, 2004 - 06:43 PM
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Hi Bill,

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by maeve on Jul 11, 2004 - 07:42 AM
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Hi Mr. Shatner,

My first time to your site and just read your post.  Your website is very well done here.  I hope that you are not overdoing it, but you still are quite an inspiration you know.  You sound like you are living life to its fullest.  You have the power to do many things as a star and it sounds like you have made great choices with that. 

My mother and I went to Las Vegas Hilton about two months ago.  It has the Star Trek Experience, mainly STNG stuff.  We did one of those DVD's where you get to be in a movie on the original series.  It was so much fun getting to be in a movie with you.  And it was very hard work to read off those lines at the right time, let me tell you.  I am no actress.  But in the end, I had this film to keep with my mom and me and Star Trek, something I'm always going to have, always going to cherish.  You're a part of so many happy memories that you probably don't even know about. 

I hope in your busy schedule you get to all the things you want to do in life.

Love and Blessings to you and yours,
Lori

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by Jadziamorgan on Jul 14, 2004 - 10:55 PM
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Good Evening Mr Shatner
Another very late joiner to your site - glad I found it at last.

Can't believe I have been a fan since around 10 years old and I am now nearly 42! I have just finished reading Get A Life for the second time and spent the evening trying to find all the websites you listed - unfortunately they're all gone - so I searched for Captain Kirk and found here!

Keep going - you sound like my parents - I have to book early just to see them too! Maybe it is an age thing - but why should you stop - as long as you are enjoying it all. It is a shame a lot of the stuff you are doing won't reach the screens of UK - and I live in Portugal now and only get half what the UK gets - I would love to see some of the ads mentioned - especially with Leonard. But probably no chance!

Well bye for now - just Live Long and Prosper - love you heaps and thanks for all the inspiration

Liz xxx Algarve, Portugal

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by Rambeaux on Jul 15, 2004 - 01:41 AM
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I think it's great that you continue to stay busy, and that you do so much for charities. I tend to stay too busy myself. Always busy taking care of my kids, and our 58 animals, and trying to get some of the animals adopted. I do a lot of charity work as well when I can. It's very satisifying in and of itself to help others.

Re: HOW DO YOU DO IT?

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by Tapreen on Jul 18, 2004 - 08:49 AM
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Dear Mr Shatner, you are my favorite actor. How do you do all that you do? You are in everything! I admire you so much for being so active. Work, charity, you are so involved in so many different things. I am 47 and don't have half your energy or ambition!!!

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by RoseDru on Aug 19, 2004 - 08:54 AM
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Mr. Shatner, please try and take care of yourself.  I worry about you doing too much.  You are a wonderful talent and a great star and you should try and relax more.  I wanted to ask you one question at the last convention and I was too shy; but I wonder if you could answer it now?  "Were you considered for the movie that Tim Allen did not long ago called, "Galaxy Quest", about a space series on TV?  I think you and your crew would have made that movie a box office icon and I wished you had played in it.  Again, please slow down and count your blessings, we love you.
Linda

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by captain_obvious (FRUITSALAD-D) on Sep 06, 2004 - 09:41 PM
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ey,bill, take it easy for god's sake!!!!!! (that said in respectful voice ;-)
anyway, when, or rather IF you take a break for a while, mabye you could enjoy a nice fresh bowl of fruit salad. lol, kiddin' and by the way, the link to the forums has died.

RIP forums link, i hardly knew ye.

be good m8, stay alive!!!!!!!!!

his obviousness, erm, obvious.

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by sheridude on Feb 21, 2005 - 08:30 AM
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Dude,...u r really cool, I think u do it just because you're  kind hearted and care about other people. the world would be a better place with more poeple like you in it.
I like paintballing, it's so much fun! xx sheridude  :-p

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by sheridude on Feb 24, 2005 - 08:04 PM
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Your new CD is really cool! I love it!  xx sheridude

Re: Why Do I Do It?

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by bandy32 (usarmy81@usarmy.net) on Jul 15, 2005 - 07:23 AM
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So,Bill, do you think that McGill University will ever put the WS Student Union sign outside of the building? The guide told us the story of it six years ago when my son wanted to go there. As I also work at a university in the States, we understand how these things are done. We found the bureaucracy amusing.
Bandy