Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

A Matter of Time (1991)

Brent Spiner: Lieutenant Commander Data

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Quotes 

• Lt. Commander Data : I assume your hand print will open this door, whether you are conscious or not.

• [Rasmussen enters Data's quarters, which are exploding with noise] 

  Rasmussen : [shouting]  What in God's name is that?

  Lt. Commander Data : Music, Professor.

  Rasmussen : Music?

  Lt. Commander Data : Yes, sir. Mozart's "Jupiter Symphony in C major", Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3", Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony, 2nd Movement, molto vivace", and "La Donna e Mobile", from Verdi's "Rigoletto".

  Rasmussen : Do you think you could thin it out a bit?

  Lt. Commander Data : Computer, eliminate program one.

  [music thins, but Rasmussen shakes his head] 

  Lt. Commander Data : Computer, eliminate program two.

  [music thins more, but is still too loud] 

  Lt. Commander Data : Computer, eliminate program three.

  [Rasmussen gestures for him to lower the volume] 

  Lt. Commander Data : Computer, half volume.

  Rasmussen : [still shouting]  How the...!

  [pauses, realizing the volume is low enough] 

  Rasmussen : [much quieter]  How the hell can you listen to four pieces of music at the same time?

  Lt. Commander Data : Actually, I am capable of distinguishing over one hundred and fifty simultaneous compositions. But in order to analyze the aesthetics, I try to keep it to ten or less.

  Rasmussen : Only four today?

  Lt. Commander Data : I am assisting Commander La Forge with a very complex calculation. It demands a great deal of my concentration.

• Rasmussen : Who said these moments were any less exciting when you know the outcome, hm?

  Lt. Commander Data : I know of no one who said that, Professor.