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September 07, 2006

Beam Me Nowhere, Scottie

Kirk went into space like a man (and always looking for a woman) but Shatner won't:

The Star Trek legend was offered a ticket by Richard Branson onboard Virgin Galactic's first passenger flight in 2008. But Shatner, fearing he would be ill in space or the starship would crash, ironically revealed he's terrified of space travel.

The 75-year-old actor said: "I'm interested in man's march into the unknown but to vomit in space is not my idea of a good time. Neither is a fiery crash with the vomit hovering over me."

Mind you, at 75 the idea probably wouldn't appeal to me too much, either.


Posted by Mr. Bingley at September 7, 2006 11:27 AM

Comments

At his age, the only way he can boldly go is with prune juice.

Posted by: Nightfly at September 7, 2006 05:01 PM

Bingley'd beat the speed of light if they hid Scotch on board.

Posted by: tree hugging sister at September 7, 2006 05:27 PM

Single malt dilithium?

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at September 7, 2006 06:11 PM

If there were a bevy of green-skinned hotties on board, he'd change his mind.

Posted by: Gunslinger at September 7, 2006 07:50 PM

Bingley doesn't DO green, Gunny ~ he's more the blueblood type.

Posted by: tree hugging sister at September 7, 2006 09:04 PM

I always thought Kermit was kinda hot.

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at September 8, 2006 08:49 AM