Quotes by LeVar Burton

“All literature is political.”

“Im enormously proud of the fact that Star Trek has really not just sparked an interest, but encouraged, a few generations of people to go into the sciences.”

“Gene Roddenberrys vision of the future was really important to me growing up because it said when the future comes, there will be people like you who are vital and important to that mission of going out there and boldly exploring.”

“There would be no Star Trek unless there were transporter malfunctions.”

“I was moved by the stories I read. The stories reflect the complex lives of young people today and whats important to them. The winning story itself focuses on sexual decision-making, high school sex, how to talk to a partner and using protection.”

I think reading is part of the birthright of the human being

And its here and its ready and we can really revolutionize the way we educate our children with tablet computers, and Im committed to doing whatever I can to speaking to whomever I can to send this signal - to pound this message home. Now is the time.