Were you a lot like young Captain Kirk when you were growing up?

Were you a lot like young Captain Kirk when you were growing up?

William Shatner (Author) gives expert video advice on: How did you become the author of ten 'Star Trek' novels?; What inspired you to write 'Star Trek Academy - Collision Course'?; How difficult was it to get approval to write 'Star Trek Academy - Collision Course'? and more...

I was a rebel. I hitchhiked around the United States. I did two week canoe trips down waterfalls. I mean, I did, and have continued to do, life challenging events that you really shouldn't do.