For me science fiction is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects. Gene Roddenberry More Quotes by Gene Roddenberry More Quotes From Gene Roddenberry These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five year mission... to boldly go where no man has gone before. Gene Roddenberry mission year go man His name is 'Mr. Spock.' And the first view of him can be almost frightening - a face so heavy-lidded and satanic you might almost expect him to have a forked tail. Probably half Martian, he has a slightly reddish complexion and semi-pointed ears. Gene Roddenberry face name view you I wanted to send a message to the television industry that excitement is not made of car chases. Gene Roddenberry message excitement car television I have felt many times trapped by 'Star Trek.' It cost me dearly. It won't anymore, because I've come to grips with what it is and where it fits in my life. Gene Roddenberry my-life me trapped life Normal television limits what you can do. With science fiction, you can exercise your imagination more. I fell in love with it. Gene Roddenberry you imagination love science