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Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum
MICHAEL DORN: Setting Star Trek Records, Embracing Worf & Escaping the Hollywood Hamster Wheel
Oct 1, 2024
Michael Dorn, best known for his iconic portrayal of Worf in Star Trek, shares fascinating insights about his record-setting tenure in the franchise. He reflects on his audition experiences alongside legends like James Avery and discusses the importance of embracing being an outsider. Dorn opens up about escaping the Hollywood grind, his life-altering prostate cancer diagnosis, and a humorous uncredited role in Rocky. His journey highlights resilience, camaraderie among cast members, and the profound impact of fan interactions at conventions.
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- Michael Dorn's journey into veganism, prompted by his prostate cancer diagnosis, highlights the importance of dietary choices for health.
- Reflecting on his Star Trek role as Worf, Dorn emphasizes the supportive cast dynamics that shaped his portrayal and character development.
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Michael Dorn's Journey to Veganism
Michael Dorn, known for his role as Worf in Star Trek, shares his journey to veganism, which was sparked by a prostate cancer diagnosis. After discovering that prostate cancer is slow-growing and that he could manage it through lifestyle changes, he learned from a doctor that no vegetarians had the disease. This revelation led him to research and fully embrace a vegan lifestyle, which he found beneficial for his health and energy levels. Dorn emphasizes that dietary choices can greatly influence health and discusses the importance of being aware of what we consume, noting that sugar can feed cancer cells.
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