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Klingon language: interview with creator Marc Okrand

Since its creation for the Star Trek films more than 20 years ago, the Klingon language has evolved into a phenomenon. Andy Ridgway spoke to Klingon's creator Marc Okrand for the June issue of Focus. Here's the audio in full:

Klingon creator interview

BBC Focus magazine June 2010Read the full story of the battle between the Klingon and Na'vi languages in the June edition of Focus magazine, on sale 6th May in newsagents in the UK. Or call 0044 1795 414 699 to order a copy if you're abroad.

 

Click on the extracts below to hear Marc speaking about:

 

HOW HE GOT THE (DREAM) JOB OF CREATING KLINGON

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HOW TO DEVELOP AN ENTIRE LANGUAGE FROM JUST A FEW LINES

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MAKING AND BREAKING THE RULES OF LANGUAGE

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THE EVOLUTION OF KLINGON 

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HIS VISION FOR KLINGON'S FUTURE

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IF HE THINKS AN ARTIFICIAL LANGUAGE COULD EVER REPLACE 'NATURAL' LANGUAGES

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WHAT HE THINKS OF AVATAR'S NA'VI LANGUAGE

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THE EFFECT KLINGON HAS HAD ON PEOPLE  

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You can also listen to the full audio of our interview with Paul Frommer, creator of the Na'vi language


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