I think Iâm arriving good and early for my interview with William Shatner when I click on our video-chat link 10 minutes ahead of time. But Shatner has arrived even earlier: there he is, as soon as my Zoom screen opens, poking away at his computer.
âI like to get in early to ease my mind. But itâs okay: I can meditate afterwards,â he says. His tone is often heavily ironical, as if he is daring you to accuse him of playing a joke on you. This has led to much discussion from fans about âthe Shatner personaâ, although Shatner scoffs at the phrase. âI donât know what that even is,â he says.