Anything Quote by Lin-Manuel Miranda
“Pretty much anything William Shatner is in is great. He's great at playing that 'I'm the only one sane in the world' character.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 2021
William Shatner often portrays characters who feel isolated, resonating with audiences who see themselves as the sane voice amid chaos.
In simple terms: Shatner plays the sane outsider.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your unique perspective.
Themes
isolation
sanity
character
audience connection
Mood
inspirational
empathetic
Type
cinematic
character analysis
When to use this quote
- acting roles
- storytelling
- personal identity
Key Concepts
media studies
character archetype
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling like the only sane person affect you?
- What value does an outsider bring?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on "sane" may alienate others.
![“I am not a Starfleet commander, or T.J. Hooker. I don't live on Starship NCC-170...[some audience members say 'one'], or own a phaser. And I don't know anybody named Bones, Sulu, or Spock. And no, I've never had green alien sex, though I'm sure it would be quite an evening. [Pomp and Circumstance…” quote by William Shatner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/53d/william-shatner-1304_drink_i-am-not-a-starfleet-commander-or-t-j-ho_2178395.jpg)
![“It's hard to pick. I mean, I think the one that is most emblematic of the collaboration that occurred is "We Know The Way." That's the first song we wrote for the movie [Moana]. We actually got it written that weekend in New Zealand, so we're all in New Zealand, we're all absorbing this culture…” quote by Lin-Manuel Miranda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ae/lin-manuel-miranda-2352_absorbing_it-s-hard-to-pick-i-mean-i-think-the-one_119053.jpg)
