Bill feeds his brain; he reads constantly and is always interested in learning things. That level of mental activity and involvement is very good for you, but most people can't match it.
i am a firm believer that one of the biggest keys to life longevity is purpose. Staying busy and always having things to do. William Shatner never stops.
penoyer79, you are correct, and William Shatner has said said the exact same thing a few times when they have asked him about his secret. He said "I keep busy"
When I was a kid, 92 yearold's were not just very rare, but also the few in their 90's were extremely frail and mostly couldn't move around. Bill looks 30 years younger than his actual age, it's incredible, but also very sad as living a very long life means that you'll be around for pretty much everyone you've known dying.
@@belindashaw1615 Most of us find our voices age as we do. They either get higher or thinner or shakier or more hoarse. He has the same magnificent actor's voice as when he did Shakespeare as a young man.
92 Years old, and what a Life he has had! Oldest Astronaut to date, in real life. Actor for many decades, and famous orator of the _Unexplained_ mystery show. 👍👍 10⭐🚀
Young people will never understand the past, that is why we need to listen too people that have been there, thanks for your intelligence and honesty when it comes to tough questions, not just in this interview but for many years now. I look forward to your next album, Bill was awesome and so was your work with ben folds.
Love you Bill, you're looking great mate. Here's to many more years to come. Thanks for your contribution to film and TV, for a lifetime of entertainment and joy, not only for my generation, but those still to come.
One of the few actors that really impresses me. This guy has done a phenomenal job at life. And his personal memories of the Moon walk - I was just a little kid but also remember it - and he's still around today to talk about it - amazing time slip for me.
One of my all-time favorite William Shatner moments was his comments he made after the ride in Jeff Bezo's rocket. He was so eloquent, profound and articulately poetic. Such a remarkable man. As a child of the early sixties I grew up with TOS and the neverending syndicated re-runs and can literally recite dialogue from so many of the classic episodes. He's been one true constant in my life that's undergone countless path deviations.
He is a great actor...I grow up with him and Star Trek in the 70ies. In Germany Star Trek was called "Raumschiff Enterprise"....RIP Leonard Nimoy, De Forst Kelly, James Doohan and other deceased actors from Star Trek....
I love Bill. A great actor and human being. He is so classy. This interview proves that we older folks can stay intelligent through life. Getting older does not mean you have to think old.
Always admired Bill, reminds me of my Dad both in appearance, approach, and wisdom. Can't quite explain my connection with him beyond that, but from afar he's always been special to me.
Shatner has been my favorite since I was a kid in the 60s. I loved Caotain Kirk, but also in the early 70s used to love the 10,000 Pyramid that he was often a guest on! Happy Birthday Bill!
William's an amazing man. A true icon. As everyone has said it's very difficult to fathom that he's 92 and still going so strong! And you did a great job...considering Mr Shatner is not the easiest celebrity to interview.
Bill is so vibrant and sharp and interesting to listen to. He's got the gift of gab and longevity. My granpa was just like that. My granpa lived to be 104 years. Sharp as a tack.
Im so happy he is still him,so to say. He is as he always was. Has mind and body. Its great. Lost my in laws at 91 and they were like him especially my father in law. I wish him well. Bless him. He is a living legend among us. A part of my life.
hes a gift, and incredible man to remember and be so articulate is amazing,,, god bless surely,,,, i wish him well LIVE LONG AND PROSPER,,,, star trek fan and of shatner,,,,
Happy Birthday Bill! Thanks for doing this interview and sharing what makes you want to keep living. There's a lot of science in Star Trek and it clearly was a good match with your interests.
What can any one person say except that William Shatner is a Living Legend, born amongst Legends, anchored soundly in the Halls of Legends, in the Time of Legends. Bill Shatner has been there since I was a kid in the 60s. I can still hear and see the theme song of Star Trek filling the living room that we as a family sat in to watch many tv shows of the time. But the monologue intro to the Star Trek theme and then that music, well, it gave me pride somehow. And an absolute wide eyed sparkle in my eyes. Thanks Mr Shatner. We were very fortunate to have our youth at a time of great imagination, and have that imagination delivered to us by you, and the whole crew of the Star Trek production. Thanks brother. Jimmy from Erie County Pa 1964-present
You're Awesome William, I've been a Star Trek fan since the original series when I was a child. I stayed up until midnight to watch. My mothers only condition was that I get up for school.
Bill is quite an intellect, and extremely well-read. I think that has a lot to do with his good health. The SXSW interviewer did a fine job: very well prepared, funny, and gave Mr. Shatner richly deserved respect.
I met William Shatner and he told me an interesting fact about Mr Spock. He said that if you look at Mr Spock, he actually had three ears. The left ear, the right ear and the final front ear.
@@cartoonpete407 Stewart's aged well, but Shatner has him beat hands down. Stewart speaks noticeably slower, for one thing. You can easily see this in Star Trek Picard.
Some years ago, I saw his one-man show on Broadway: “Shatner’s World - We Just Live In It!” He’s a marvellous raconteur with a self-deprecating sense of humour. He has led a bold, multifaceted life. A unique individual!
He is a one of a kind hero! His perfection lies in the fact that he's acknowledged that he's STILL growing in mind and spirit. He keeps getting BETTER with age. His acting and demeanor are of "an extremely dynamic individual" (to quote another Star Trek icon). Ya dig?
People are like "yeah he seems younger because of fake hair and fake this and that." I don't care about those. Look at most men who are 92. I'm talking about his output, the way of delivery, the clarity of thought and words, the way he changes some ways he thinks and tries new things (like the documentary once he was impressed by the particular team's new ideas) in his 90-something brain. THAT's what makes him seem younger than most 90+ year olds.
An gyessing his time in the "Nexus" has extended his life..😊 I certainly think Mr.Shatner's attitude to life and how to live it, is a lesson for us all. His love of horses in particular, and other animals also endears him to me, even aoart from his many other accomplishnents. ❤️🐴🖖❤ Live Lonng(er) and Prosper Peace and Long(er) Life.❤🖖🐴❤️
Curiosity, inquisitiveness, investigation.... And those wow moments in life, those moments of absolute wonder and awe... They make up some of the greatest highs in life.
I mean this with the utmost respect but Bill is a freak of nature. He speaks as fluently and articulately as he would have done back in the 60s when he was playing Kirk. What a life and what an inspiration. Life long and prosper sir.
I just watched a clip of Patrick Stewart's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, which I believe was just last night, and then I went straight to this... William Shatner doesn't sound all that different from the way he did on Star Trek. There is some noticeable change, of course, since he's nearly sixty years older. But if they were to make another animated Star Trek show today, and he voiced Kirk, it would still work. Not so with Patrick Stewart, I'm afraid. Stewart sounds _old._ He really has that reedy, scratchy, old man voice now, and he's a decade _younger_ than Shatner.
I can't wrap my head around him being 92. That is amazing.
Whaaaat. 92?! Wow!
Fewer effs given, I guess.
I even think he is turning 93 soon if I am not mistaken. That man has indeed been in the nexus for a long time :)
@@thepicard83 He was born in March 1931.
He'd pass for 52.
This guy looks 70 and acts 45...fantastic. He must be THE YOUNGEST 90+ year old in show biz.
show biz? anywhere
He don't even look 70 when he smiles ..hes a little chubby and red faced...looks like a 65 year old alcoholic 😂
He is older than Clint Eastwood and Clint is doing well for being in his 90s but this guy! amazing
Only James Hong could rival his perkiness.
@@TCM215 He's almost a year younger than Clint Eastwood actually, not older. Clint Eastwood was born in May 1930, William Shatner March 1931.
He’s aged remarkably well for someone who’s 92.
It’s insane, really.
A different species
Having nylon hair helps I guess.
Patrick Stewart looks much older! And also sounds like it.
Had a good bit of work.
@@speedypaul2314 Work on what. Getting to be over ninety?
To be half this cognitive at 92 is only a dream. Dude is a legend
Bill for president, now!
Bill feeds his brain; he reads constantly and is always interested in learning things. That level of mental activity and involvement is very good for you, but most people can't match it.
William in 2023 is more coherent and well-spoken than his Boston Legal character was in 2005. Legend.
So legendary he might consider signing off all his clauses…”Bill Shatner”.
He’s still so articulate for his age! Good for him ❤
i am a firm believer that one of the biggest keys to life longevity is purpose. Staying busy and always having things to do. William Shatner never stops.
I agree with that too. If you retire, you expire...
penoyer79, you are correct, and William Shatner has said said the exact same thing a few times when they have asked him about his secret. He said "I keep busy"
Genes are the biggest influence, diet and where you live follow. Bill has the money to live in glorious locations.
It’s true! While being busy and do lot of reading it’s good for brain to prevent dementia
I still have the utmost respect for this man. Intelligent and compassionate. And that voice! Beautiful interview. Thank you.
A living legend.
I could listen to William Shatner for hours. ❤️
When I was a kid, 92 yearold's were not just very rare, but also the few in their 90's were extremely frail and mostly couldn't move around.
Bill looks 30 years younger than his actual age, it's incredible, but also very sad as living a very long life means that you'll be around for pretty much everyone you've known dying.
yes but he has children and he gets to see more of their life.
More than anything it is amazing how his voice has really not changed and absolutely no "ums" or "ahs". I found his conversation incredible
It's a shame that Patrick Stewart, who's about 10 years younger, has really gone downhill when compared to Shatner
@@belindashaw1615 Most of us find our voices age as we do. They either get higher or thinner or shakier or more hoarse. He has the same magnificent actor's voice as when he did Shakespeare as a young man.
@@jasonross8434 Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are a real help!
He's just incredible
That was the most touching interview of Shatner that I ever seen....when this man leave us I will cry so much rewatching this video...
me to
C'mon, don't talk like that, I mean I know we are all going to die some day and he's old but still.. :(
I am pretty certain at this point he is immortal. No one can look like that and be that sharp in their 90's!
Long live this amazing actor
That guy is a legend. What a youthful looking & sound minded 92 year old.
The best interview of William Shatner I've seen to date. God Bless and live well to inspire others.
The interviewer is excellent.
92 Years old, and what a Life he has had! Oldest Astronaut to date, in real life. Actor for many decades, and famous orator of the _Unexplained_ mystery show. 👍👍 10⭐🚀
A wonderful man who keeps on giving out greatness to the world. A true legend!
It's his marvelous speaking voice that's timeless ... thank you for being part of our lives.
He's amazing. 92 and looks and acts no older than 72. Incredible
Young people will never understand the past, that is why we need to listen too people that have been there, thanks for your intelligence and honesty when it comes to tough questions, not just in this interview but for many years now. I look forward to your next album, Bill was awesome and so was your work with ben folds.
This interview with Shatner was deep. He seems like a very thoughtful person...
Shatner is so humble and inquisitive, he is inspiring.
1 of my favourite actors
Such a charismatic human
What a great interview. He’s fascinating to listen to. Wisdom personified.
My Dad took a french course in Montreal with Bill. He spoke fondly of him. I have always enjoyed his work and more importantly, his satire.
What year was that?
1960 ish I believe. @@GoatHoovesInSpats
Love you Bill, you're looking great mate. Here's to many more years to come. Thanks for your contribution to film and TV, for a lifetime of entertainment and joy, not only for my generation, but those still to come.
One of the few actors that really impresses me. This guy has done a phenomenal job at life. And his personal memories of the Moon walk - I was just a little kid but also remember it - and he's still around today to talk about it - amazing time slip for me.
One of my all-time favorite William Shatner moments was his comments he made after the ride in Jeff Bezo's rocket. He was so eloquent, profound and articulately poetic. Such a remarkable man. As a child of the early sixties I grew up with TOS and the neverending syndicated re-runs and can literally recite dialogue from so many of the classic episodes. He's been one true constant in my life that's undergone countless path deviations.
check out his conversation/s with Laurence Krauss, he's such a gem.
Yep, no cognitive decline whatsoever. Bill for president now.
He is a great actor...I grow up with him and Star Trek in the 70ies. In Germany Star Trek was called "Raumschiff Enterprise"....RIP Leonard Nimoy, De Forst Kelly, James Doohan and other deceased actors from Star Trek....
I love Bill. A great actor and human being. He is so classy. This interview proves that we older folks can stay intelligent through life. Getting older does not mean you have to think old.
Always admired Bill, reminds me of my Dad both in appearance, approach, and wisdom.
Can't quite explain my connection with him beyond that, but from afar he's always been special to me.
That's it right there, he reminds you of your dad.
@@crowmedicine3890 Now that you mention it, the foundation of why was right there in front of me.
Shatner has been my favorite since I was a kid in the 60s. I loved Caotain Kirk, but also in the early 70s used to love the 10,000 Pyramid that he was often a guest on! Happy Birthday Bill!
92 and has more energy than people 2/3 his age. Go Shatner!!!
William's an amazing man. A true icon. As everyone has said it's very difficult to fathom that he's 92 and still going so strong!
And you did a great job...considering Mr Shatner is not the easiest celebrity to interview.
I don't know if any of the original Trekkers are still alive. Chekhov, maybe? All the rest are long gone.
Kirk, Chekhov and Sulu are still trekking 🖖
@@LaurenceVonThomas Ah, yes! Sulu! "Oh my."
I wish William the best. He's been a good actor, and has a lot of humor.
I’ve always liked Bill. After listening to him, I have fallen in love. Taking about his death and his love of trees moved me to tears. Wonderful
He’s so sharp and looks about 70! Go Bill! I was totally in love with Captain Kirk when I was a girl. ❤
Bill is so vibrant and sharp and interesting to listen to. He's got the gift of gab and longevity. My granpa was just like that. My granpa lived to be 104 years. Sharp as a tack.
I cannot get enough of Bill Shatner. What a treasure.
Bill's philosophy on regrets at 9:15 is one of the wisest, self-loving things I've ever heard.
Im so happy he is still him,so to say. He is as he always was. Has mind and body. Its great. Lost my in laws at 91 and they were like him especially my father in law. I wish him well. Bless him. He is a living legend among us. A part of my life.
Brilliant man! One of my long time heroes!
His voice is so cool.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BILL!!
hes a gift, and incredible man to remember and be so articulate is amazing,,, god bless surely,,,, i wish him well LIVE LONG AND PROSPER,,,, star trek fan and of shatner,,,,
Happy Birthday Bill! Thanks for doing this interview and sharing what makes you want to keep living. There's a lot of science in Star Trek and it clearly was a good match with your interests.
He looks absolutely stunning for 92 years old.
Hes in fantastic shape,good for him
"Regret doesn't work." Truer words were never spoken. You can never know if making a different choice would have yielded a better result.
Shatner is very enterprising.
Mr. William Shatner is wonderful.
He like not getting old. Absolutely amazing.
I ♥️ William shatner I all ways have. He's such smart intelligent warm hearted ♥ loving person and he is a legend. Bless you william‼️
He’s hardly aged at all since 1990. I’m Not convinced he is gonna die. It’s really quite incredible how well he’s held up.
Yes he has. Watch an interview from 1990 with Mr Shatner. Then watch this interview. He has changed a lot.
So witty and mentally sharp. A total inspiration. I always loved the original Star Trek.
What can any one person say except that William Shatner is a Living Legend, born amongst Legends, anchored soundly in the Halls of Legends, in the Time of Legends.
Bill Shatner has been there since I was a kid in the 60s. I can still hear and see the theme song of Star Trek filling the living room that we as a family sat in to watch many tv shows of the time. But the monologue intro to the Star Trek theme and then that music, well, it gave me pride somehow. And an absolute wide eyed sparkle in my eyes. Thanks Mr Shatner. We were very fortunate to have our youth at a time of great imagination, and have that imagination delivered to us by you, and the whole crew of the Star Trek production.
Thanks brother.
Jimmy from Erie County Pa
1964-present
You're Awesome William, I've been a Star Trek fan since the original series when I was a child.
I stayed up until midnight to watch. My mothers only condition was that I get up for school.
Thanks to Bill for a great interview, so nice to see you again.
Within 48h, he'll be 92 years old!?!?!?!?!?
Who can believe that?
Living Legend !!
Bill is quite an intellect, and extremely well-read. I think that has a lot to do with his good health. The SXSW interviewer did a fine job: very well prepared, funny, and gave Mr. Shatner richly deserved respect.
twilight zone and star trek in the 60s was his best work , he was great back then!
Bill truly took the words "Live long and prosper" to heart! ❤
Norway Nerd, you are right
I met William Shatner and he told me an interesting fact about Mr Spock. He said that if you look at Mr Spock, he actually had three ears. The left ear, the right ear and the final front ear.
Hope I'm that "together" at 92
There you have it! My heroe for half a century.
Award for weirdest most awkward happy birthday singing of all time. Great to see Bill, hopefully he has many more happy years on this earth. 👾
He has a decade on Patrick Steward. What a lad.
Stewart looks like his dad. 😅
@@cartoonpete407 Stewart's aged well, but Shatner has him beat hands down. Stewart speaks noticeably slower, for one thing. You can easily see this in Star Trek Picard.
This Gentleman is a living legend …What a kind intelligent Man he is …I wish him all the best
Some years ago, I saw his one-man show on Broadway: “Shatner’s World - We Just Live In It!” He’s a marvellous raconteur with a self-deprecating sense of humour. He has led a bold, multifaceted life. A unique individual!
He looks Amazing!
He is a one of a kind hero! His perfection lies in the fact that he's acknowledged that he's STILL growing in mind and spirit. He keeps getting BETTER with age. His acting and demeanor are of "an extremely dynamic individual" (to quote another Star Trek icon). Ya dig?
I have been following this man for 61 years. I have learned more from him than a full semester in college.
You learned more in 61 years than in 18 weeks? Okay...
People are like "yeah he seems younger because of fake hair and fake this and that." I don't care about those. Look at most men who are 92. I'm talking about his output, the way of delivery, the clarity of thought and words, the way he changes some ways he thinks and tries new things (like the documentary once he was impressed by the particular team's new ideas) in his 90-something brain. THAT's what makes him seem younger than most 90+ year olds.
He's very well read,smart and looks terrific
Wow he look so darn good for his sge😊
An gyessing his time in the "Nexus" has extended his life..😊 I certainly think Mr.Shatner's attitude to life and how to live it, is a lesson for us all. His love of horses in particular, and other animals also endears him to me, even aoart from his many other accomplishnents.
❤️🐴🖖❤ Live Lonng(er) and Prosper
Peace and Long(er) Life.❤🖖🐴❤️
Curiosity, inquisitiveness, investigation.... And those wow moments in life, those moments of absolute wonder and awe... They make up some of the greatest highs in life.
I mean this with the utmost respect but Bill is a freak of nature. He speaks as fluently and articulately as he would have done back in the 60s when he was playing Kirk. What a life and what an inspiration. Life long and prosper sir.
been saying that for decades
He’s a perfect example of never retire.
Beautiful... Beautiful 😍
❤ William Shatner ❤
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I just can't get my head around the fact he is 92!!! It's incredible
AMAZING!
the MAN!
The 91 year-old Shatner looks younger than the aged 71 year-old Kirk in the Star Trek episode "The Deadly Years."
That is why I love Star Trek 5, it delved into regrets, and his philosophy on life on not regretting on the road not taken.
Shatner...one of a kind, amazing❤
He is so young looking for 92. Can't believe it, although I have seen him in movies for years. Go Bill!!
my gosh 91 year young. Well done William you still look wonderful :) xox
He truly is an artist. Very unique.
He continually impresses with his insight and wisdom.
I just watched a clip of Patrick Stewart's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, which I believe was just last night, and then I went straight to this... William Shatner doesn't sound all that different from the way he did on Star Trek. There is some noticeable change, of course, since he's nearly sixty years older. But if they were to make another animated Star Trek show today, and he voiced Kirk, it would still work. Not so with Patrick Stewart, I'm afraid. Stewart sounds _old._ He really has that reedy, scratchy, old man voice now, and he's a decade _younger_ than Shatner.
amazing
So many characters, truly a masterful actor
Love this interview. Beautiful man and insights.❤️
True living legend and the only true captain of the enterprise
He'll always be my captain. Always.
God bless William Shatner - 🛸🍁✨
This guy looks 60. Amazing
0:44
- Can I call you “Bill”?
- Well, it’s the title of the movie!
- Well, Mr. Shatner…..
Originally saw him in Judgement in Nuremberg..Wow