Gates McFadden

“The great thing about 'Star Trek' is that it has always been about hope.”

“I'm really proud of the work we did on The Next Generation.”

“I think that there's a lot of pressure on women in Hollywood to look a certain way.”

“I always felt that Crusher was a very interesting character, and I liked that she was a mother and a doctor.”

“Choreography is a great way of expressing things that are on your mind.”

“I've always been a physical person. I was a dancer, and I was a choreographer.”

“I feel like what I've learned from the Star Trek fans is that they're all over the place.”

“It's bizarre that I'm a personality, that I'm a celebrity.”

“The fans are the reason the show has had such a long life.”

“I think it's very important to have a feedback loop, where you're constantly thinking about what you've done and how you could be doing it better.”

“Science fiction allows you to explore ideas in a way that other genres don't.”

“I think women have to be more supportive of each other.”

“Having a child changes your perspective on everything.”

“I was fortunate to work with Jim Henson, and he was a genius.”

“I think it's important to keep learning and growing.”

“I love the theater. I love the live experience.”