DeForest Kelley quotes

DeForest Kelley was an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the original Star Trek television series and films. His warm and compassionate portrayal of the ship's doctor made him a beloved figure among science fiction fans. He left a lasting legacy in both television and film through decades of memorable performances. Here are 14 of his quotes:

My ambition is peace and perfection. (DeForest Kelley)
I have deep feelings for the welfare and comfort of others. View quote
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The most important influence in my childhood was my father. View quote
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Star Trek is perhaps the best thing that ever happened to me, in a career sense. View quote
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Star Trek has brought so much of what I want within my grasp. View quote
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I ran around with the other youngsters, hunting, fishing and raising tadpoles and all the rest. View quote
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I have no aspiration whatsoever to be the next great leading man. View quote
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You see, I was the son of a baptist minister. View quote
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I once aged 90 years old in one episode. View quote
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I had fallen in love with California. View quote
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My father started me singing in church. (DeForest Kelley)
It was a perfectly average well- adjusted childhood, not a bit unlike that of millions of other individuals. View quote
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I have been exposed to a great amount of temptation throughout the course of my career. View quote
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I have considered myself a mature actor. View quote
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DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley - Image
Photo: Alan C. Teeple User:ACT1, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: American Actor
Born: January 20, 1920
Died: June 11, 1999
Quotes count: 14

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