Gates McFadden

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

“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 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.”

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

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

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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