indio Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 he seemed really happy to be there and it was a real pleasure to see him. thanks bill. thankyou to jason and the crew for a smashing day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkiefan Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 He was much better then the last time he came over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniad Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) He couldn't have been nicer to me! Looked at me, smiled, thanked me in return when I thanked him for coming and sounded very genuine. did the knuckle knock...I'm so happy. Will be on cloud nine for a while! Edited July 18, 2010 by Siren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoff Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Wasn't impressed myself, I said hi and asked how he was and was ignored, he did say thanks a few seconds later but that was it. I wasn't expecting much though, but someone two places before me in the queue got a decent little chat with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 He was really deaf I think. He could barely hear anyone in the talk and when I spoke to him he didn't seem like he'd heard me properly so just smiled. Like half my family is deaf so I know the signs of hiding it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoff Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Hmm, if that's true I'll let him off then But he's far from my favourite guest, one of the worst actually (especially considering the price), although that's not entirely his fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Wasn't impressed myself, I said hi and asked how he was and was ignored, he did say thanks a few seconds later but that was it. I wasn't expecting much though, but someone two places before me in the queue got a decent little chat with him I went up for autographs three times (don't ask ) and twice I got extended chats beyond the normal hello, thank you, etc. He seemed quite chatty to a few people, and a lot of similing so I think/hope he enjoyed the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengers7 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 He was great considering. Very happy with the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I want to see him at Warp 10! and Leonard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoff Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I'd prefer them at Warp 10, it'll be less busy and they should be more talkative, but it's less likely to get them than other guests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelord81r Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I want to see him at Warp 10! and Leonard NOOOOOO! CML! PLEASE I thought the Shatner was on great form, smiled at me in the photo shoot, loved the talk, though why do ppl still ask questions like what is your fav colour? man i loved hearing about his future and current work, and i thought how he signed off his talk was very nice, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 We can dream although... Spock: "Jim." Kirk: "Yes, Spock?" Spock: "Life is not a dream ..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatrixKiddo88 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I thought the fav colour question being the first was a good little ice-breaker, he laughed about it and it seemed to set a nice, relaxed and enjoyable tone to the talk Great guest, great talk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pknig Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I agree, he was much more approachable and more gentle today than let`s say yesterday. I did enjoy his talk a lot even though only 5 or 6 questions were really asked within that hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriangill Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I agree, normally I hate the "whats your favourite..." line of questions but that one really worked as the first question in this case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatrixKiddo88 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Yeah and after that everyone asked great, varied questions. We got trek, boston legal, twilight zone, albums, new shows, personal life. Everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniad Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Yeah and after that everyone asked great, varied questions. We got trek, boston legal, twilight zone, albums, new shows, personal life. Everything! What did he say about the Twilight Zone and Boston Legal? I'm really disappointed I couldn't make the talk, it sounds awesome. Glad everyone who went enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatrixKiddo88 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Twilight Zone he talked about how a tiny budget and bad effects hasnt hindered the memory and fame of the show and his 20,000ft episode. Boston Legal ws how he got the job and how he didnt want another series lead but it worked out ok in the end and he loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniad Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Twilight Zone he talked about how a tiny budget and bad effects hasnt hindered the memory and fame of the show and his 20,000ft episode. Boston Legal ws how he got the job and how he didnt want another series lead but it worked out ok in the end and he loved it. Thanks, Beatrix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicAvatar Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) I waited till Sunday to see him for autographs when I knew things would be quieter. I didn't have the nerve to say anything to him beyond, "Hi!" in the photshoot and "Thank you," when I got my autos, but he made eye contact and said, "Thank you," to me when handing back my autos. One was on a Kirk photo, natch, but I also picked a Denny Crane one and was sure he reacted slightly when he saw it in a gosh-a-change-from-Kirk-stuff kind of way but maybe that was just me. The guy after me managed to exchange a few sentences with him, so he was definitely open to conversation. The talk was very interesting (to use one of his favourite words). Lots of different topics, as stated elsewhere in this thread, which was refreshing. He has a rep for having an ego, and he definitely showed a sense of self-worth, but he was surprisingly humble too and said both at the beginning and end of the talk that he hoped he wouldn't be or hadn't been a disappointment, as if he were feeling very conscious of the fact that it was a paid talk. He talked a lot about upcoming projects and came out with detailed answers to all questions. I loved the bit where someone asked him to do a "KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!" and he laughed and said, "Oh, no - can't I do a 'Denny Crane'?", after which he did the softest, gentlest, "Khaaaaaaaaan... where are you, Khaaan?" Heeee. All in all, well worth the money I paid, methinks. It was a pleasure to see him. Edited July 19, 2010 by CosmicAvatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniad Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I waited till Sunday to see him for autographs when I knew things would be quieter. I didn't have the nerve to say anything to him beyond, "Hi!" in the photshoot and "Thank you," when I got my autos, but he made eye contact and said, "Thank you," to me when handing back my autos. One was on a Kirk photo, natch, but I also picked a Denny Crane one and was sure he reacted slightly when he saw it in a gosh-a-change-from-Kirk-stuff kind of way but maybe that was just me. The guy after me managed to exchange a few sentences with him, so he was definitely open to conversation. The talk was very interesting (to use one of his favourite words). Lots of different topics, as stated elsewhere in this thread, which was refreshing. He has a rep for having an ego, and he definitely showed a sense of self-worth, but he was surprisingly humble too and made references both at the beginning and end of the talk that he hoped he wouldn't be or hadn't been a disappointment, as if he were feeling very conscious of the fact that it was a paid talk. He talked a lot about upcoming projects and came out with detailed answers to all questions. I loved the bit where someone asked him to do a "KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!" and he laughed and said, "Oh, no - can't I do a 'Denny Crane'?", after which he did the softest, gentlest, "Khaaaaaaaaan... where are you, Khaaan?" Heeee. All in all, well worth the money I paid, methinks. It was a pleasure to see him. Aw, he seems really lovely! It does seem like he has mellowed out a lot over the last couple of years. It would be really nice to have him back again, though given his age maybe not likely. Guess we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLcatloveress Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Like I have been saying in all other Shatner related threads that have popped up, he was absolutely lovely to me - looked up and smiled to acknowledge me during the autograph, said thank you when I thanked him for having come to his European fans, reacted very nicely to my question(s) during the talk (where he even complimented my main question as 'insightful') and then the photoshoot on Sunday *gushes* My photo has my arm around his shoulders (as I asked and got permission from him to do) and his arm around mine ('cause I had stepped out of the way to keep the queue moving too quickly and the photographer ordered me back when my photo apparently looked bad the first time around - and William Shatner held open his arm and 'invited' me back to his side ) - I thought he was very lovely, not arrogant at all, and if he seems to have sidestepped some questions, yes, I think it was a hearing problem rather than a willful thing. I work with hard-of-hearing people and saw a lot of signs for this in him. Also, you guys might not acknowledge it, but for someone who's used to American English, the British accent can be hard to decipher when someone speaks quickly or quietly or both :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Pleasure as always to meet Bill Shatner. Charming and friendly guy and what a pro ! - from auto session to the talk and then into the photosession !! A great experience and all thanks to Showmasters Team.....but what happened with the seating in BS's talk folks - bit of a shambles there ! But all in all great time and a day we'll remember fondly !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitani Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I thought Shatner seemed really nice. He said hi to me when I got his auto, and I thought his talk was excellent. I really enjoyed listening to his work with the Captains and the problems he had with the rock monsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway72 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I was liked him more at the photoshoot. He said hi and rhetorically asked how I was. He didn't smile in my photo though At the autograph signing he seemed a bit vague but someone, either here or on another thread said they reckon he couldn't hear very well. If that's the case, then it's understandable (though maybe he should get a hearing aid). I don't know whether my disappointment is because all the other guests that I met outshone him, or whether I had too high expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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