William Shatner: Befriend Pain to Stay Young

William Shatner, at 95, attributes his continued vitality to a unique philosophy of embracing life's challenges. He advises embracing pain, likening it to a welcome friend, and emphatically stresses the importance of continuous movement to ward off hurt. His approach is to 'speed up, do more and forget the pain.'

Shatner’s active lifestyle includes riding horses competitively, despite a shoulder injury. He will host his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show and is preparing for his live show, "The Universe is Absurd," with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. This unscripted show, set for May 10 and 20 in Beverly Hills, will feature their discussions on cosmic themes.

Reflecting on his life, Shatner finds joy in simple activities like spending time with his dogs, riding horses with his wife, and visiting coffee shops. He expresses a strong desire to live fully, stating, "The least of all I want to do is die." Shatner encourages embracing life's beauty, even amidst discomfort, emphasizing that life passes quickly.