The mysteriousness and mystique of space is such, that science fiction attempts to tantalize you by telling you a story that could possibly be out there and that's the appeal of science fiction.

I was built for the long run, not for the short dash, I guess.

Most people, including myself, keep repeating the same mistakes.

The political scene is already so turgid, it doesn't need more of that from me.

And I enjoyed the celebrity and the creativity that was involved in Star Trek.

Remember - you can't beam through a force field. So, don't try it.

My dad died of a stroke.