Happy 75th Birthday William Shatner

William Shatner will always be known as Captain Kirk which should lump him into the Diversions category but since this is a historic birthday and he’s had a positive effect on popular American and Canadian culture. I haven’t watched the TV special about him, the one that talks about how he changed the world: I’m guessing it’s about the things he influenced. 
 
As he has gotten older, I’ve really grown to like him but not for the kitsch factor. I admire his willingness to try anything. Some would say his desperation for money. I don’t agree because the lyrics to his song “Has Been” sums up his can-do attitude which is what I think kept pushing him during his lean years. 
 
Congratulations Mr. Shatner and may he keep inspiring all of us to keep trying new things despite past failures.