Star Trek (TV Series)
For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky (1968)
DeForest Kelley: Dr. McCoy
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Quotes
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Dr. McCoy : [as an old man enters the room] Gentlemen, I believe we have a visitor.
Old Man : [bows, then passes out bits of herbs] For strength. Many of us have felt the power of our Oracle. This has been of benefit.
Dr. McCoy : Tastes like an ancient herb derivative.
Old Man : You are... not of Yonada.
Captain James T. Kirk : No, we're from outside your world.
Old Man : Where... is outside?
Captain James T. Kirk : Up there. Outside, up there, everywhere.
Old Man : So they say, also.
Old Man : [winces in pain] Many years ago, I climbed the mountains, even though it is forbidden.
[winces again]
Captain James T. Kirk : Why is it forbidden?
Old Man : I am not sure.
Old Man : [another wince] But things are not as they teach us. For the world is hollow, and I have touched the sky!
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Captain James T. Kirk : [to McCoy] You seem to be the special favorite.
Mr. Spock : Indeed, Doctor. The young lady did show a marked preference for your company.
Dr. McCoy : Well, now, nobody can blame her for that, can he?
Captain James T. Kirk : Personally, I find the lady's taste questionable; but she obviously prefers you, and you obviously don't seem to mind.
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Dr. McCoy : There's something I need to tell you.
Natira : There is nothing you need to say.
Dr. McCoy : But there is.
Natira : Then tell me, if the telling is such a need.
Dr. McCoy : I have an illness for which there is no cure. I have one year to live.
Natira : Until I saw you, there was nothing in my heart. It sustained my life, but nothing more. Now, it sings. I could be happy to have that feeling for a day, a week, a month... a year. Whatever the Creators hold in store for us.
[they kiss]
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Natira : I cannot go with you. It is not fear. I understand the great purpose of the Creators. I shall honor it.
Dr. McCoy : You intend to stay here, on Yonada.
Natira : I shall stay willingly; and because that is what I must do.
Dr. McCoy : Then I won't leave you.
Natira : Will McCoy stay here to die? No. McCoy will not let go of life and fullness of years.
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Nurse Christine Chapel : I am a nurse first, Dr. McCoy, and a member of the crew of the Enterprise second.
Dr. McCoy : You're excused! You may return to your quarters.
Nurse Christine Chapel : No, I'm sorry, Doctor! I have called the Captain, and I'll wait until he comes!
Captain James T. Kirk : [enters] What's the emergency?
Dr. McCoy : [loudly] I said you're excused, Nurse!
Dr. McCoy : [quietly] Please, Christine. I promise you I'll give the Captain a full report.
[Nurse Chapel exits]
Captain James T. Kirk : That was quite a scene.
Dr. McCoy : I've just completed the standard physical examinations for the entire crew.
Captain James T. Kirk : Excellent. What's the emergency?
Dr. McCoy : The crew is fit. I found nothing unusual, with one exception.
Captain James T. Kirk : Serious?
Dr. McCoy : Terminal.
Captain James T. Kirk : What is it?
Dr. McCoy : Xenopolycythemia. It has no cure.
Captain James T. Kirk : Who?
Dr. McCoy : He has one year to live at the most.
Captain James T. Kirk : Who is it?
Dr. McCoy : The ship's Chief Medical Officer.
Captain James T. Kirk : You?
Dr. McCoy : I'll be most effective on the job in the time left if you'll keep this to yourself.
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Captain James T. Kirk : [entering the transporter room with Spock to find McCoy ready to beam over with them] Dr. McCoy, Mr. Spock and I will handle this.
Dr. McCoy : Without me, Jim? You'd never find your way back.
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The Oracle of the People : To become one of the people of Yonada, the instrument of obedience must be made part of your flesh. Do you now give your consent?
Dr. McCoy : I do.
The Oracle of the People : Proceed.
