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Up Till Now

The Autobiography

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Up Till Now

By: William Shatner, David Fisher
Narrated by: William Shatner
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After almost sixty years as an actor, William Shatner has become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world. And it seems as if Shatner is everywhere. In Up Till Now, Shatner sits down with listeners and offers the remarkable, full story of his life and explains how he got to be, well, everywhere.

It was the original Star Trek series, and later its films, that made Shatner instantly recognizable, called by name—or at least by Captain Kirk's name—across the globe. But Shatner neither began nor has ended his career with that role. From the very start, he took his skills as an actor and put them to use wherever he could. He straddled the classic world of the theater and the new world of television, whether stepping in for Christopher Plummer in Shakespeare's Henry V or staring at "something on the wing" in a classic episode of The Twilight Zone. And since then, he's gone on to star in numerous successful shows, such as T.J. Hooker, Rescue 911,and Boston Legal.

William Shatner has always been willing to take risks for his art. What other actor would star in history's first—and probably only—all-Esperanto-language film? Who else would share the screen with thousands of tarantulas, release an album called Has Been, or film a racially incendiary film in the Deep South during the height of the civil rights era? And who else would willingly paramotor into a field of waiting fans armed with paintball guns, all waiting for a chance to stun Captain...er, Shatner?

In this touching and very funny autobiography, William Shatner's Up Till Now reveals the man behind these unforgettable moments, and how he's become the worldwide star and experienced actor he is today.

"It is now Bill Shatner's universe—we just live in it."---New York Daily News

©2008 William Shatner and David Fisher (P)2008 Macmillan Audio
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Critic reviews

“Shatner's sincerity, honesty, and heightened sense of humor all come across at warp speed in this entertaining memoir.” —Publishers Weekly

“Shatner makes you feel like he's sitting out on the balcony with you, sharing a cigar and waxing nostalgic.” —The Oregonian

“That rare celebrity autobiography that's as entertaining as it is self-revealing, a genuinely fun read.” —The Dallas Morning News

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Over every moment of this, brilliant autobiography read in inimitable fashion by the man himself had me laughing all the way around my morning dog walks. One of few books I'm sure I will re listen to and would recommend to anyone.

Superb

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Well there it is. Yes I was sceptical but nevertheless intrigued to listen to the one and only JTK /TJH read his Autobiography.
I’ve got to say I enjoyed it. Shatner has the ability to keep the audience engaged with the story and admittedly he does cross reference his own website a lot but nevertheless he recounts a good tale. And yes I enjoyed it! Marmite love it or hate it just try it and make your own mind up. I did and was glad I purchased it!

I admit I was a little sceptical...

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his voice is like syrup and the book is funny and just plain awesome. I recommend it fully

bloody amazing

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I have been a a life long fan of William Shatner so this was a must read for me . Full of an actors experiences of life . Failure, triumph , dispare, sadness and happines .
Particularly liked the humour and having it read to me by the man himself . Awesome man.

A must Read

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Will Shatner is not really known for comedy, Tvs 3rd Rock from the Sun and the film Airplane 2 being exceptions, so I was very surprised to finding myself laughing out loud throughout the Audio book.

Thanks Bill.

An Unusually Comic Shatner

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