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“I met [Shatner] on the set of Star Trek V, and he was horrible to me. He was cruel, and dismissive, and treated me the way I understand he treats pretty much everyone who tells him how much they loved him as Captain Kirk.” quote by Wil Wheaton
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“I met [Shatner] on the set of Star Trek V, and he was horrible to me. He was cruel, and dismissive, and treated me the way I understand he treats pretty much everyone who tells him how much they loved him as Captain Kirk.”

Wil Wheaton

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast with The Nerdist, 2015

The author experienced harsh treatment from a famous actor on a movie set, feeling dismissed and disrespected.

In simple terms: Encountered rude behavior from a celebrity.

Key Takeaway

Set boundaries and address disrespect.

Themes

entertainment celebrity respect

Mood

frustrated defensive

Type

personal cautionary

When to use this quote

  • film sets
  • networking
  • personal advocacy

Key Concepts

power dynamics professional conduct

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle disrespect from influential people?
  • What steps can protect you in similar situations?
A Different Perspective

Celebrities may act differently off‑camera; context matters.

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