Roddenberry on Star Trek

“I think probably the most often-asked question about the show (Star Trek) is ‘why the Star Trek phenomenon?’ and it could be an important question because you can ask, how can a simple space opera with blinking lights and zap guns and a hobgoblin with pointy ears reach out and touch the hearts and minds [...]

The Lazy Muse

Shakespeare on the lazy muse that would not help his writer’s block:
…’gainst myself a lawful plea commence:  
Such civil war is in my love and hate,  
  That I an accessary needs must be  
  To that sweet thief which sourly robs from me.
 - Sonnet XXXV
You said it, bard!