Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
Future Imperfect (1990)
Jonathan Frakes: Commander William Thomas 'Will' Riker
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Quotes
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[Riker has given a rather mediocre performance on his trombone at his birthday party]
Counselor Deanna Troi : [after Riker has blown out the candles on his cake] So, what did you wish for, Will?
Commander William T. Riker : Music lessons!
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"Ambassador" Jean-Luc Picard : Captain - perhaps it would be best if we discussed this...
Commander William T. Riker : Shut up!
"Ambassador" Jean-Luc Picard : I beg your pardon?
Commander William T. Riker : I said 'shut up'. As in 'close your mouth and stop talking'!
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Commander William T. Riker : [about his alleged wife] What was she like?
Counselor Deanna Troi : Min was... beautiful - of course - strong, intelligent, patient...
Commander William T. Riker : Well, she was married to me. She had to be patient.
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Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : I'm running a level 1 diagnostic.
Commander William T. Riker : For thirty hours? It would never take you more than four. You're incapable of that level of incompetence, Mr. La Forge!
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Commander William T. Riker : Well - would anyone else like to speak up? Or shall we end this charade?
Commander Tomalak : As you wish, Commander Riker. The charade is over.
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Barash : My name is Barash.
Commander William T. Riker : To me, you'll always be Jean-Luc.
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Commander William T. Riker : 'Min'... Minuet!
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Commander William T. Riker : [Riker doubts Admiral Picard's assurances that Tomalak is serious about peace with the Federation] You yourself have said it's always a chess game with the Romulans. Move - countermove, guile and deceit.
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Commander William T. Riker : Deanna, back off!
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Commander William T. Riker : [Riker has uncovered Barash's deception for a second time] Who are you? What's your part in all this?
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Commander William T. Riker : When I was your age, my own father... he wasn't there for me. And I really needed him. I've often wondered what kind of father I'd be. I never felt quite ready. The idea even scared me a little.