Walter Koenig

“I wasn't the first choice for Chekov. I was the second choice. The first choice was an English actor.”

“I wasn't a hero, but I was a hero's sidekick.”

“The Russian accent was something I came up with. I'm from Chicago, my parents were from Russia. I'm not a Russian.”

“The fans have kept 'Star Trek' alive for all these years.”

“I have a great deal of respect for the people who are fans of 'Star Trek'.”

“I was never a leading man. I've always been in the background.”

“I think science fiction is a great way to explore the human condition.”

“I'm just a working stiff. I'm an actor.”

“We have a lot of fun and we laugh a lot. That's what I've always loved about the show and about the cast.”

“Babylon 5 was the best acting experience I ever had.”

“Being a celebrity is a strange thing. People know you, but they don't know you.”

“I've had a wonderful career. I have no complaints.”