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December 20, 2002

Several Trek stars recently told Reuters about the bad reputation and treatment some Trek fans get from the general public. Below is an excerpt:

[Patrick] Stewart, in London for the premiere of "Star Trek Nemesis" and the launch of a new "Star Trek" exhibition, did concede: "There are a tiny percentage of "Star Trek" fans who might be categorized as obsessive."

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"I know fans who would not dream of missing an episode who are vice chancellors of universities, internationally famous classical musicians, opera singers, celebrities, members of President Bush's cabinet, high-ranking members of the military," he told reporters.

American actor Brent Spiner (news), who has portrayed the android Data for all seven seasons of the television series "Star Trek: The Next Generation," is equally loyal.

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"At a 'Star Trek' convention, there are 2,000 to 3,000 people and maybe about 25 who have uniforms and make-up on. The rest are just people who watch 'Star Trek' and enjoy it.

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