Yahoo Movies William Shatner rants at fans over autograph requests
William Shatner has long had a turbulent relationship with his own notoriety.
But the Star Trek legend really went for it on Twitter yesterday, after a fan appeared to be accusing him of yelling at someone who asked for an autograph.
It unleashed a rant which was cantankerous even by his own grumpy standards.
Wrote one (perhaps former) fan: “You must be a very pleasant person to ask for an autograph. People, don’t ask him for one. You’ll probably just get yelled at.”
And so it began…
How about you just don’t ask me? Most who follow me know I don’t give autographs in public. 🤷🏼♂️ https://t.co/fZsy9UlhbS
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 18, 2018
It’s hardly “simple.” If I’m out & about with family or waiting for a plane & I do it for one; an instant line 50 forms. So if I say no to #1 or #21 it’s the same – I’m a jerk. So to save time the answer is no. There’s a time and place for everything & conventions are that place. https://t.co/vbH6ns5JJv
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 18, 2018
(It’s perhaps worth noting at this point that Shatner charges in the region of $80 – just over £60 – for his autograph at conventions, though that figure is actually quite reasonable compared to other sci-fi stars, with Mark Hamill’s scribble setting you back somewhere in the region of $295).
But still, the row continued on. And on…
I’m supposed to care about people who sneak up behind me to have someone grab a photo, who interrupt my private times enjoying my grandchildren, who bother me in restrooms& who even interrupt my calling my wife at the airport in order to request a photo or autograph? 🙄🤷🏼♂️ https://t.co/p8j0CDpd6H
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 18, 2018
That goes without saying 75% of the time. https://t.co/NVzhOnrdy9
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 18, 2018
I get over 100K requests each year for autographs. I give priority to 501c3 and registered charities and I still leave many charity requests unanswered so chances are slim. https://t.co/R37ZfmntbO
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 18, 2018
No. Anytime I’m out in public I’m doing something- going to a meeting, taking my grandchildren to the park, having a meal, traveling to a meeting or an event, etc… I value my personal time above all else. That’s why I go to conventions & come here- to make myself accessible. https://t.co/phUiG2MQK2
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 18, 2018
Hang on, maybe this is a good idea?
No. #zero👌🏻 #zero👌🏻#zero👌🏻 https://t.co/tgo4KgotvV
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 18, 2018
Ah… no. Clearly not.
You poor little virtue signaling victim. 👋🏻 https://t.co/JT3AQh96XN
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 18, 2018
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