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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.