Majel Barrett

“It's a strange thing, but you get this click in your brain; you know you're not going to be here forever.”

“The fans are the ones who have kept 'Star Trek' alive.”

“I was the first woman to have a job on the starship.”

“I've been on every 'Star Trek' show.”

“I think the message of 'Star Trek' - infinite diversity in infinite combinations - is more important now than ever.”

“The computer voice was Gene's idea. He said, 'I want a voice that has no accent, that's just very plain.'”

“I never get tired of talking about 'Star Trek.'”

“Gene always said that 'Star Trek' was about humanity, about our hopes and our dreams for the future.”

“Being the 'First Lady of Star Trek' is a title I'm very proud of.”

“Working with Gene was an incredible experience. He was a true visionary.”

“I think it's important to have a good sense of humor and to be able to laugh at yourself.”

“I do a lot of conventions. I love to see the fans.”

“I think 'Star Trek' has had such a lasting impact because it's a hopeful vision of the future.”

“When Gene died, I knew I had to carry on his work.”

“Gene was a beautiful man, but he was a man. I was a very lucky woman.”

“My favorite role is Lwaxana Troi. She's a character I created.”

“It's wonderful to be a part of something that has touched so many people's lives.”