When I look back and think how fortunate I've been to work with some wonderful people and had some marvelous experiences, then I can look at 'Star Trek' and think it's almost like the cream on the coffee. I don't approach it as anything but a magnificent plus.
Interpretation
The quote conveys gratitude for positive experiences and relationships while highlighting that success is an added benefit.
Deforest Kelley's quote reflects a sense of appreciation for the people and experiences that have shaped his life. He considers his involvement in 'Star Trek' not as the primary achievement but as a delightful bonus to an already fulfilling journey, suggesting that the quality of relationships and experiences often far outweighs the significance of individual accomplishments.
In practice
In a speech about teamwork, I would use this quote to emphasize the importance of collaboration.
Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle. Let us dream of evanescence, and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things.
I personally tend to be drawn to stories that aren't paid much attention to, or stories that aren't on people's radar.
I always write a draft version of the novel in which I try to develop, not the story, not the plot, but the possibilities of the plot. I write without thinking much, trying to overcome all kinds of self-criticism, without stopping, without giving any consideration to the style or structure of the novel, only putting down on paper everything that can be used as raw material, very crude material for later development in the story.
Gardening is how I relax. It's another form of creating and playing with colors.
I was born in a world of opera, theatre, films, poetry, art, and therefore, out of the wire, I made a stage. That's why they call me a high wire artist.
The play is done; the curtain drops,_x000D_ _x000D_ Slow falling to the prompter's bell_x000D_ _x000D_ A moment yet the actor stops_x000D_ _x000D_ And looks around to say farewell.
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