William Shatner shares philosophy on aging and staying busy

7 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 9

In a Fox News Digital interview, the 95-year-old said older people should “befriend the pain” and keep moving, as he prepares May 10 and 20 shows in Beverly Hills.
Shatner said riding horses remains central to his life despite a shoulder injury from a fall, and he will host his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show later this month.
He said working with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on “The Universe is Absurd” grew from an audiobook collaboration, while stressing he wants to stay active rather than slow down.

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