I'm sort of in for a penny, in for a pound with Star Trek, It's my life at this point. To deny it would just be foolish.

If the prime directives were followed a little more accurately here on earth, I mean it sounds somewhat Pollyanna, but I think people would certainly get along better.

Someone once said "Don't try to be a great man. Just be a man, and let history make its own judgements."

I've always thought that we, as human beings, would be naive and arrogant to pretend that we're the only life form in the galaxy.

No, the type-casting didn't happen until after Star Trek. I don't think that you get typecast until you've been cast!

I think Star Trek has been very double-edged for all of us - as actors, writers, directors.

I think, frankly, that I'm a better director than I was an actor.

I think, unfortunately or fortunately, the reality of Hollywood is that if your movie makes money, they'll make another one.

Don't get me wrong-I'm very thankful for all the aliens I've met and loved.

I don't think you ever leave Star Trek for good.

One of my philosophies as a director is to listen to other people's great ideas because they'll help make you better.

All that time tying herself up in knots because she simply couldn't think of a good reason not to be with him

When communication in unclear speculations takes precedence.

You have no idea what you get involved in when you start a role. You just hope that it's going to be successful.

Originality implies being bold enough to go beyond accepted norms.

It's fun to discover things. I wouldn't want everything laid out, simply and too obviously.

Towns oftener swamp one than carry one out onto the big ocean of life.

The foundation of all civilization is loitering.

You people with hearts,' he said once, 'have something to guide you, and need never do wrong; but I have no heart, and so I must be very careful.

...following Mrs. Roosevelt in search of irrationality was like following a burning fuse in search of an explosive.