I just finished a biography on Deforest
Kelley.
If that name rings a bell, you might be
a Trekkie.
My other recent reads have been
Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, Leonard Nimoy, and William Shatner. I
had Amazon send me George Takei and Walter Koenig's books to complete
the “set”. If you can say Uhura, Scottie, Spock, and Capt Kirk,
you most DEFINITELY are a Trekkie.
So many people assume the fandom is
totally about the show, but that's only if you haven't found out more
about the actors and actresses that played the parts.
What amazing stories they all tell!
Beyond the work they have done in front
of our eyes, these folks are much more than the characters they
played long ago. Life has gone on the last (almost) 50 years and
every one of our cast members have done a LOT that they can be proud
of. I certainly am watching with more enthusiasm now that I know a
bit more about each of these people.
They are not perfect. They have
(self-admitted) flaws as we all do. Should they be revered just for a
show that didn't complete it's five-year mission? Of course not. They
SHOULD be revered as the consummate professionals they are and the
impact they have had and continue to have on our lives.
Find out which of our “stars” was
in a war and lost a finger but NONE of the men he led on the invasion
of Normandy....
Discover which of our bridge crew has
inspired many, many people to go into careers that they may have
otherwise never imagined....
Be surprised at the actor that worked
in the business 50 years yet never lived the glamorous life of a
STAR....
Smile as you hear from the actor who
admitted he was less-than-a-great role model to his kids, yet they
turned out OK....
I can endorse each of these
biographies, not because I know what a “tribble” is, but because
I love the full and successful LIVES each of these treasures have
shared with us. They have given the greatest gift of all – a piece
of their soul is on display and entertains generation after
generation.
Do yourself a favor. Read their words
and see if you don't enjoy seeing Uhura smile just a bit more. Find more to like about Chekov by seeing what Walter had to go thru. Love Scottie to new levels when you clearly see Jimmy and his talent take him far beyond expectations. Understand the man behind Sulu and the challenges he has overcome
with flair and dignity. Realize the ups and downs that Spock created
for his alter-ego. Know a little more about Kirk when you know a
little more about Shatner and why – he – acts – the – way –
he – do.
Here are the titles to look for -
I'm sure there are MORE, but these are what I enjoyed...
Yes.... I'm an incurable Trekkie. And
PROUD of it.
Live long and prosper....
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