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  • Greetings William Shatner. Thank you for a heartfelt holiday message. Yes, things are indeed cyclical. The pendulum is swinging the other way. However, the antithesis of stimulus spending is austerity measures. Heaven help us all if the powers at be tighten the purse strings. Can you see the riots in Europe? My fear is that we still need to pay the piper, so to speak, and that the worst is not yet over. I hope for the best, however.

    Sincerely ... Walter Garbotz, Ontario, Canada

  • Same to you, Captain!

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  • I would love to have coffee with Bill.

  • shatner cant be president hes cnadian

  • Is Shatner drunk....again?

  • @sipnordic - Is Shatner a big drinker? I always suspected that he was since his face is always so puffy and round looking.

  • William Shatner for President of Earth!!

  • Priceline Negotiator!! : DD

  • I'm 58 years old, watched Shatner from the very first. Of all the Star Trek captains, Shatner still remains #1, with Patrick Stewart at #2.

    If I could ask Bill Shatner a question, it would be WHY no more Boston Legal, that was and is, one of the best shows ever mad period.

    Best of luck to Captain Kirk, and may you have many more years in the Command Seat of the USS Enterprise.

  • Mr. Shatner FTW

  • "And... the blood vessels all react to that breath of oxygen..."

    Oh, Mr. Shatner, I love you. xPP

  • oh shit, it looks like 2009 sucked ass too. maybe things will get better next year, or the year after that. PRICELINE NEGOTIATOR!

  • Never question the Priceline Negotiator!! :D

  • The only democrat I ever really liked. LOL

    No wonder there is just a touch of tense between him and Jon V. Seems Mr Bill is an Obama follower. HMMM

  • Well said, Shatner :)

    Beautiful sentiment, and it's true, everyday is precious and so is our very existance :).

  • William Shatner for president!

    He can be Prime minister for Great Britain too!

    ATVmidlands UK

  • Mr.Shatner

    I never knew of Star Trek until I saw Wrath Of Khan when I was 4.Since then you've really inspired me and I have become the ulitimate Trekkie.

    _\V/

  • Thank you.

  • Thank you, Bill.

  • you da man bill

  • Thanks Bill! My girlfriend has left me after two years and I am depressed. I needed that boost and am glad you take the time to do this for fans of your work (like myself)...Well this is our only way of seeing the real you!

    You and your family have a great 2009 as well!

  • lol

  • Dear Mr Shatner,

    Although I am not an American (I'm from Europe), and even though spring has already begun and it's not the start of 2009 anymore, your well-wishes of joy and health have touched my heart. I am beginning a new chapter in my life by going to Japan to study for nearly 5 months. I will appreciate what I have, my health and joy.

    Thank you so much.

  • Bill, you rock. I'm staying positive too!

  • That was great Bill! You are the man! Thank U!

  • Shatner is interviewed in the new documentary Transcendent Man, his interview is even quoted in the trailer. The trailer is on youtube, just type in "transcendent man trailer". Great man, great mind.

  • Well said Will, good stuff. Legend.

  • Thank you Mr Shatner for putting this message out there. It gives me hope that our country will become a better one in the future. I like to look on the bright side of things and seeing this video really gives me comfort.

  • I like your role as the Big Jaint Head. :)

  • Mr Shatner: My father passed in 1991,he was a WWII Jewish war vet and in his last moments he thought Spock and Kirk were there with him.We thought he was nuts.Years later we understand better.You created charachters that brought people comfort on levels and in ways beyond simple words.Thanks.Zol zayn mit mazel. David

  • what a beautiful and moving comment, you made. :) may your father rest in peace.

  • That was indeed a touching quote, the characters they created are practically mythical, wonderful. Thanks for sharing that

  • Dear Mr Shatner, I enjoy your new program! You are a great interviewer with great insite.

    Thanks for posting the New Year Greeting! My Mom just passed so,Thanks for the inspiration.

  • Mr. Shatner, nothing would make a lot of us happier than for you to take the pledge and become a full on American Citizen.

    Please consider it. I can't wait to get back home myself, and I live in Vancouver.

  • Bill...your the greatest ever...best wishes for new year...health and happiness to all :)

  • Awesome! I realize I'm a little late, but thanks.

  • This is a class, class man. I just wish all you people would appreciate this national treasure while we still have him. He can't get enough awards in my book. They should give him Emmys retroactive for his classic, timeless work on Star Trek.

  • Thank you for your talent, Bill. I´m your fan since my childhood. Today, I´m an actor, work with dubbing, voice acting (I´m the voice of Buzz Lightyear, Indiana Jones, Han Solo, and other characters and started my carrer doing Star Trek, dubbing the original series em 1991 for DVD and TNG, doing WORF´s voice) and you and Leonard are one of my main inspiration. I love you both, and wish you all the best in this new year. Guilherme Briggs, from BRAZIL.

  • Stay positive my friend you are so right!

  • good on ya Mr Shatner :D i wish u and ur family the best of luck for the future :)

  • Thank you Mr. Shatner! You are the best! It's going to be an even better year knowing you and your family are happy and healthy! :)

  • That's lovely Bill. A wonderfully worded message of hope to everyone. Cheers ;):)

  • Very well-spoken and well-taken. To you as well, Mr. Shatner, and your family, a very good new year!

  • You are so right Mr Shatner, we tend to forget the important things in our lives, good health and happiness. Possessions can be replaced. We should value more a daily lives and we should count our blessing more often.

  • Happy new year and best wishes Mr Shatner to you and your lovely family. :-)

  • I love that man.

  • happy new year. I want to try that clean air thing. Does anyone have some they can send me?

  • hey super Bill! HAPPY NEW YEAR! u r the best!

  • Happy New Year to you and yours, Bill! Cheers!

  • Happy New Year from Canada. Some of you may want to check out Peter Schiff's views on the economy, who has been predicting this crisis for many years. May want to divest your assets denominated in USD. Devaluation.

  • Happy New Year to you too, and good luck with all of your future endeavors! You have been and continue to be an inspiration to me through your various roles. Best wishes from NC.

  • The Reality of Being!!!!

  • keep on rockn buddy

    -themuffinshow

  • Best Wishes to you for a great New Year Mr Shatner!

  • I understand you brought out your own range of fashionable clothing for men. I can picture the tv ad. Woman asks man why he is walking funny....voice over guy says "Shatner Pants". Woman gives man understanding nod.

    (if i ever see that on tv, i want to be paid)

  • .........oh right, i get it now. Shat in yer pants, Shat'n yer pants, SHATNER PANTS

    ok - not bad :)

  • Happy New Year Bill and thanks for the message. x

  • Happy New Year Bill from Edmonton Alberta Canada!!!

  • Happy New year to you, Bill! I think that 2009 will be a GOOD year :D

  • Happy New Year Bill

  • Awesome rock on shatner!.

  • Bill, could you please straighten the certificate that hangs on the wall in the background.I tried to listen to your message, but couldnt take my eyes off that darned crooked cert.

  • weirdest video i've ever seen, find:

    Adam Sandler Dog Police

  • Happy New Year Bill!

  • Mr. Shatner makes some very realistic and practical comments, not sugar-coating our traumatic situation this season. I appreciate his honesty and encouragement.

  • Happy New year. Thank you for the wise words.

  • happy new year Bill

  • Wise words. It is indeed all attitude. Thanks Mr. Shatner. Happy New year to you sir.

  • How true.

  • MERRY CHRISTMAS

  • live long and prosper Bill

  • Happy new Year, Bill!

  • Happy New Year! My husbands favorite shows are all of the Star Trek ones. You were great in those. Thank you.

  • Peace to you as well Mr. Schatner! My friends and I wish you another good year.

  • Inachu, 41 years old and so immature, grow up a little and post something positive instead of childish insults.

  • Happy new year.

  • Hey, that's right. It's the beginning of a new year. Thanks for the kind words and inspirational message of hope as many of us struggle to weather the storm.

    Times like these are when we should remember the old saying "If you think you are having a bad day, just try missing one!".

    If we are blessed to wake up in the morning we get another bite at life, another chance to change our future and perhaps that of someone around us.

    Many thanks Mr. Shatner form a new reader of your site.

  • Happy New Year from Lexington, KY, Mr. Shatner, to you and your family. Wishing all of you true joy and gratitude for every moment. I agree with you that "attitude is everything" - it makes all the difference in one's experience.

    I will miss you as Denny Crane on BL; the "terrace moments" with DC and Alan Shore, and the random gunshots were the best. Thank you for 6 years of premium laughter, and thank God for DVD's! All the best in your new endeavors.

  • Happy Holidays and a Great New Year for The Shat and all his fellow fans.

  • Happy Holidays everyone, and thank-you Bill and liz for this great fun show on u tube .

  • is he wearing a wig?

  • Peace and Many Blessings to you and your family in 2009.

  • Thank you, and I wish you a great belated holiday season, too!

  • Shat, You are the Man !

    Yes, the economy is bleak, there are wars and conflicts etc .... but remember the 60's ... we made good from it, potlucks, groups of people socializing... etc. Perhaps there will be less texting and more chatting and meetings .... Happy new Year Mr. Shatner!

  • Thank you for a kind message.

  • Anyone else saying this would seem insincere and trite, but coming from Will, it means a helluvalot and makes me smile.

  • Thank you, I really needed that. I've been in better places, your words give me hope.

    A friend.

  • And a very happy new year to you too :)

  • I will certainly be celebrating the new year in spite of---nay, BECAUSE OF---the tough times.

    Happy Monkey!

  • That was beautiful.

    Have an amazing year filled with love, peace and happiness everyone!!!

    :-)

  • That was Great. I am passing it along to some friends. Thank You, and May the Force Be With You... Oh, wrong scifi. Hey, if you can have a good laugh with all that O2 going in your blood, then why are you worried about the money. Happy New Year, from Me.

  • Bill!

    Thank you! Your new show is excellent and we appreciate your words of wisdom! You're the best!

    Peace!

  • Beautiful wishes for the New Year; thank you so much! All the best right back to you, Bill; and many, many more!

    Love always,

    DataLady

  • Mister spock set phasers on kill mister spock scootty warp fifteen get us out of here mister scott ha ha ha ha ha!

  • Great anaylsis of the situation. My family wishes yours a wonderful 2009! (And we LOVE your new show, too!)

  • Happy New Year! :)

  • Happy Holidays to you Sir. I shall miss Denny Crane and love the new talk show.

  • best wishes to you, too!

  • Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Mr Shatner from a friend that's down-under!

  • Thank you Mr.Shatner, Happy Holidays.

  • I hope on the ascent I can get in an outing on some open water. One good open water outing am I'm good to go!

  • He's absolutely correct - the economy goes up and it goes down - that's just the way it works. And besides, once the Obamessiah takes control, the New York Times will declare the recession is over, so 'take a deep breath' is good advice.

  • Obrigado pela menssagem, voce mais uma vez mostra que faz a diferença...e nos mostra o caminho para tambem fazer-mos a diferença..do seu e de muitos amigos,Alberto Zappia,,from Brazil...

  • My family has been going through a lot of hard times due to the economy, and, however strange it may sound, Mr. Shatner really put my mind at ease.

    Thank you Mr. Shatner, and a Happy New Year to you, too.

  • right on! I hope you and your family have a  happy holiday season and a safe and healthy new year.

  • Bill, Thanks for being a great Capt. Kirk!!!

    I got an opportunity to meet you at the 2007 Cherry Hill, NJ Star Trek convention :) You didn't get along w/my mom too well. You have my sympathies LOL. Happy New Year...

  • Bill - as you have aged..you have truly grown to understand what is "really" important or what "should" be really important to every one of us.....Humanity. The power of positive thinking is not just talk...it really works and I think you speak volumes with not just words, but your actions. Thanks for being a positive influence in my life.

  • Thank you Mr. Shatner for cutting through the noise w/ your elegant clarity. See you next year.

  • Same to you Bill, Happy NEW YEAR!

  • May you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, Mister Shatner! I still have fond memories of your performance at the CNE, years ago.

  • very cool!

  • Thanks Bill. 

    Great sentiment.

    Happy new year.

    k.

  • Happy New Year to you and your family as well.

    I hope you take this in the spirit it is given;

    When I watch "Denny Crane" I never even think of "James Kirk". That, sir, is a testament to your acting prowess.

  • AMEN, BILL SHATNER!!!

  • Merry Christmas to you too, Mr. Shatner! Thanks for the insight, always appreciated.

  • Shat, Merry whatever. I have boldly gone where no one has had the balls to go before. Julius.

  • Merry Christmas Mr. Shatner and you have a good 2009

  • You HAVE to LOVE The Shat!

    Thank you Mr. Shatner for the wishes, and the wisdom.

  • This is the best holiday greeting I've heard all year. Thank you very much. God bless you.

    Cal-el

  • Thanks Bill.  I needed that.

  • Thanks so much for your Christmas wishes,Mr. Shatner. I agree..things are tough right now but will hopefully soon get better with a new government. I am thankful that my parents are still around but realize that they won't be around forever. So I'm taking a deep breath and thanking the lord for this beautiful day and look forward to next year.

  • Happy New Year and yes...the journey continues and it will all be well in the future =)

  • you know what, that brightened up my day quite a lot. thanks^_^

  • Thank You, and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year.

  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you to Mr. Shatner!! Have a great 2009!

  • I am sitting here gulping my mulled wine and smiling having listened to yur message. Spendng Christmas on my own this year as most of my family are no longer around, but knowing that they are never far away and someday we will meet again. So i agree with your message, life is important and precious and we should make the most of it! Here's to a happier future in 2009 ! Merry Christmas ! WB x

  • Thank you for your wonderful message.

    Here's to a fabulous future for all.

  • Wishing you and your family a joyful new year too.

  • good luck with the new government! lol

  • Great Message-- Thank You and the best to you and yours !!!

  • Merry Xmas Will...great msg !!

  • I'll be spending the New Year around a campfire with two good frinds, some nice apple wine,...and with my phaser on stun.

  • right back at yah mr shatner

  • cheers!

  • Thanks Bill, I will be sending this video message of yours ...which is a "PEACE" of hope around to everyone.

    We all love you heaps, the best to you and yours in 2009!

    Amy Jennings - Auckland N.Z.

  • Mr. Shatner you continue to give me faith in humanity. Thank you and have a merry Christmas

  • Happy Chanukah! Thank you for such a positive message. I hope & pray that you are right!

  • Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. I am enjoying your new book collision course and highly recommend it to all readers. Great job and keep up the great work. God Bless, Joe from Wisconsin

  • Oh Mr. S! How can we thank you enough for your inspiring message. We need you around, Capt. Bravo to you, brave sir, for being a real decent man and sharing your hopes and dreams with us. Looking forward to seeing you and your family more in the new year. Thanks for coming to youtube! :)

  • This is a very inspiring video for all people, and I thank you, Mr. Shatner, for spreading this message of optimism and hope. I wish you and your family a blessed New Year, and I look forward to watching your amazing work throughout 2009! Brad

  • Thank you! Best wishes to you as well!

    I'm glad for this chance to know you better.

    I'm hoping for a paradigm shift in the structure of our society catalyzed by the Obama administration

    Bridgid

  • Have Good health and an awesome New Year yourself Mr. Shatner! I met you awhile back when you were in Falmouth Playhouse, Cape Cod ma. starring in the play "Death Trap" also Love the Denny Crain character on Boston Legal also! Take care! Pops

  • Hi Mr. Shatner, over the past few months I've grown to admire you in many ways. I find you very down to earth, and quite humble. Before seeing you on YouTube, and before watching Raw Nerve, I had thought you had a reuptation for having this enormous ego and an "I'm better than you" persona. However, what I've seen eminating from you is a very down to earth, kind, wise and humble person. You have my complete respect and admiration. Thank you for such a great message in this video!

  • It was a tough year indeed and I hope you are right sir.

    Best wishes to you and your family.

    I also wish this new year will grand you a deal to another new Star Trek film with you in it..

    Konsta.

  • That was great!

    happy holidays!

  • You are an amazing man, Bill, wish I could have known you personally. Truly, Best wishes to you and your family

  • Hello Mr.Shatner!

    merry christmas!

  • Merry Xmas

  • Have a joyous Christmas and New Year Shatner !

    Best wishes in 2009 !!!!

  • What a positive message at such an uncertain time. Thanks Bill. ;o)

  • Bill this is such an inspiring message!

    Thanks for your imput!

    Merry Xmas and a successful 2009 to you and your loved ones!

    A Brazilian admirer,

    Ana

  • thank you, that was beautiful, man :)

  • Thank You Bill - as your fan I'm unemployed but your message gives me hope to keep happy and to hang in there - i wish the same for EVERYONE.

  • Thank you Mr. Shatner! Happy Holidays to you and your family as well :)

    May all your wishes come true

    xoxox

  • Thank you Mr. Shatner. Thank you for the message ahead of time. I wish you the best of good luck to you. I will do the same. My family wishes you the best too.

    Sincerley,

    Erik Wilson

  • That was far and away the nicest sentiment I have hear all year. Bill, I wish you and your family the Happiest of Holidays, and to you, and to us all, a Great New Year.

  • Thanks Bill Shatner! Let's remember that. It's about attitude!

  • Thanks, Bill. This is a really great message. To a good year ahead.

  • Mr. Shatner, I want to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday! Thank you for sharing with us your amazing acting abilities. We love you. Looking forward to hearing from you next year.

  • I can celebrate the fact that we are lucky enough to have Bill Shatner around to bring us smiles and make us all thankful for what we have. May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, Mr. Shatner. I look forward to seeing you for many years to come!

  • Thank you for your sincere and heartfelt wishes. I and my family wish you and yours bright blessings and joy. Enjoy life!

  • Happy Holidays Shatman

  • Happy Holiday Mr.Shatner. Thanks for choosing acting as your craft. *^_^*

  • Thank you for communicating! Love you lots and wish you and yours the happiest of days ahead. You are right - we WILL come back.

  • Thank you, Mr. Shatner. Happy New Year!

  • Cool, William Shatner is on Youtube. You know its really funny, I know you better as a lawyer then I do as a captain...and even better yet, I know you better from your "I am Canadian" speech then I do as a lawyer.

    Very happy to see a legend on the site. Live long and prosper ;)

  • merry x-mas for you, mr.shatner and your family. greetings from germany :-)

  • A very Happy christmas to you Bill. Look forward to more entertainment from you in the new year

  • Happy Holidays and a Happy Newyears to you William. Hope you have a good day!

  • Happy Holidays to you Mr. Shatner. Good health, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you in the new year.

  • Happy Holidays and good health to you too, Mr. Shatner!

  • Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you too, Mr. Shatner! And to everybody else as well! :)

    And like the others said, this was a very nice and true message, thank you. One more thing, next year would be a really happy one if somehoe Boston Legal could come back. Best wishes to the whole team too!

  • Merry Christmas and A Happy New year to you as well , and thanks for the well wishes :D

  • This guy is awesome!

  • Thank's Bill for this message to all of your loyal fans out there, for the many years I have watched you in Command of the Starship Enterpize, the movie eppisode's, your playing T.J. Hooker, and the best for last seeing you playing the roll of Denny Crain..!

    I am sorry for my hearing that we lost the voice of the Computer Majel Barrett, if any new request's for StarTrek episodes come in I am hopefull that we have enough audio to dub that famillar sounding Computer voice, we all want to hear.?