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"Scotty" Gets Walk of Fame Star
linuxwrangler writes "Actor James Doohan, aka Scotty on the original Star Trek series received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. This is expected to be Doohan's last public appearance as he suffers from Parkinson's disease, diabetes and lung fibrosis as well as recently diagnosed Alzheimer's disease."
It must have been all that time he spent in the engine room, I knew those warp cores were dangerous...
You don't _GET_ a Star, like it is a gift.
You _BUY_ it! It costs a chunk of money down, plus you have to pay annually for it (to keep it clean, etc.)
It really isn't an honour so much as a piece of self-aggrandizement.
Plus all the "good" Star positions were taken ages ago by the likes of Mary Pickford, Marilyn Monroe., and (let us not forget) Lassie.
So, I respect the guy and all, but don't be deceived as to what this really is.
This is expected to be Doohan's last public appearance as he suffers from Parkinson's disease, diabetes and lung fibrosis as well as recently diagnosed Alzheimer's disease.
He kenna tekkit moch longer kaptin!
"Up your shaft."
A: Cancer.
Life sucks sometimes.
"A language that doesn't affect the way you think about programming, is not worth knowing" - Alan Perlis
He could bring suit against the manufacturers of Jeffries(R) tubes(TM) for his illnesses, and rake in a ton of bucks in a quick out of court settlement. It is clear to me those greedy corporations cared nothing for the health of engineers, and they need to be taught a lesson.
all that time travel- it was bound to catch up with him!