Some time ago, I shared some of the lessons I’d gained from my new daily calendar of Doctor Who quotes. The advice has been rocketing along and so here are some more Lessons From The Doctor.
Presumably you’re here to read my blog but this is a question I often ask myself.
Yep, that question too. Usually when I’ve decided to take on a new and unfamiliar activity with people I don’t know.
Gosh, this seems so pertinent in an election year.
Also probably pertinent in an election year.
Okay, so this is turning into an Election Year Calendar of Quotes.
Or it’s also applicable to that thing that your curiosity got you into.
Ain’t that the truth?
No comment. (I don’t want the NRA after me.)
Everybody knows this one. Okay, so maybe it’s actually only a month later but it sure feels like a hundred years.
Ah, I love that the Doctor in one incarnation has an answer to himself in another incarnation.
Let’s just forget about that thing we didn’t get around to, eh?
In a world of social media, 24 hour news cycles and global consumerism, haven’t we all felt this one?
And that is your Time Lord advice for today. Now excuse me while I go and find a quiet spot to read a book…..
Master of Something I'm Yet To Discover 
Who would’ve thought the Doc spouted so much wisdom, huh? Enjoying these posts a lot!
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He’s pretty good isn’t he?
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I agree with the third one………it’s actually only 99% peopled with nasty creatures out for themselves.
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Certain parts of the Universe would be closer to 100%.
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At some point everyday, usually around 1-2pm, Bob and I sit down for some quiet time. I switch everything off and shut out the world and recharge for an hour or so. Just before doing so today I read your post, so that last quote was perfect 🙂
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That’s the Doctor for you. Always turning up just at the right time. 🙂
I love the sound of your regular quiet time.
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It’s very precious time, it’s my daily meditation…that’s my excuse for closing my eyes….!!!
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My kids and I love Doctor Who. I’m happy to see some wisdom from the Fourth Doctor since he was my favorite, but my kids may be disappointed that the Tenth Doctor doesn’t appear since they’re both huge David Tennant fans. 🙂
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The quotes rotate through each of the twelve Doctors so there are quotes from Ten but I didn’t like any of them. They were either really wordy or sounded arrogant (“This is magnificent. And I don’t often say that because… well, because of me.”) which doesn’t appeal. Maybe next time. I don’t choose them based on the particular Doctor, just on whether I think it’s a good quote. I loved Four too. I think he had the right mix of fun and seriousness.
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That quote does sound a bit “showy-offy” to me too. It’s a shame they didn’t have his one about timely-wimey wibbly-wobbly stuff. That cracked us up the first time we heard it. 🙂
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If it turns up, I promise I’ll put it in a future post.
It cracked us up even more in the 50th Anniversary special. The look on John Hurt’s face!
PS I’ve just ordered a t-shirt with a reference to Timey Wimey. 🙂
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I’ll keep my fingers crossed for its appearance, Heather. John Hurt was great in the Christmas special, by the way. He’d have made a wonderful regular Doctor if he wasn’t already such a famous actor. 🙂
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There are 12 Doctors?!! I’m still on #2!
… and the expression I seem to have gleened so far is “This is going to be so much fun!” … and it never is.
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No, you’re on #2 of the Reboot which means you’re on #10. The first Doctor made his first appearance in 1963. The show ran for 27 years with eight actors holding the role of the Doctor. Then there was a telemovie in 1996 with Paul McGann. And then Russell T. Davies relaunched the brand in 2005 but he was a good little fan and started the numbering where it had left off at number nine. 🙂
And you’ve summed up the Doctor Who experience beautifully. 😀
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Oh – that makes me feel much better!
btw – the next episode up is the Weeping Angel.
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Oooh! Whatever you do, Don’t Blink!
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ok. will do. or not do. right.
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‘Guns can damage your health.’ Always un- cock your gun before putting it back in the holster. It saves leather and toes.
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Personally, I just prefer not to own one but I’ll admit that’s seen as a crazy idea by certain members of the global community.
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He’s a wise old guy, isn’t he? (with excellent script writers… mostly 🙂 )
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Plus, the older he got the younger looked for a while there. Sometimes I think I’d love to have someone writing my dialogue for me. If they were good, of course. I can write terrible dialogue by myself thanks.
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You keep the script writer- I’ll have the guy who rejuvenates me! 🙂 🙂
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“Interfere? Of course we should interfere…”
That goes against the Federation’s prime directive. The Doctor and Captains Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway and Archer would not get along on this issue.
I’m very glad to know that the Universe is not solely populated with nasty creatures. However, I’m very concerned that one will be leading our country this time next year. Do you suppose The Doctor could pick him up and carry him off to another time or parallel universe? Or would that create a rift in time that Picard has to resolve?
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It goes against the Federation’s prime directive and yet they always do. I’m pretty sure it’s against Gallifreyan law also but that’s never stopped the Doctor. They could all bond over their mutual disobedience.
Trust me, the rest of the world is just as concerned. Unfortunately, only you and your fellow Americans have the power to prevent it. But if worst comes to worst, we’ll hope for the Doctor. He’s unseated Prime Ministers before, I’m sure he could manage a President. It only takes a few words.
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I gave my preliminary vote to the opposition today. However, Joanne needs to be on watch. If worst comes to worst and The Doctor can’t save us, I’m moving to Canada.
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Depending on how our Federal election goes this year, I might see you there.
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Excellent! The courage one speaks to me the most today. :-0 Let us go out there and DO IT, whatever it is.
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What I’ve loved most about this calendar is that the quotes speak to me so regularly. So glad something spoke to you too today. Good luck! 🙂
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Love love all these quotes! All of these are so spot on! 🙂
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So glad they appeal to you too. I’m totally loving this calendar!
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I can relate to the curiosity quote the most. I let my curiosity get the best of it.
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It made me laugh because it’s so true. Good to know others experience the same!
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Yep! Curiosity kills the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. 😉
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OMG I love Doctor Who! Your choice of quotes is perfect. I especially like the one about interfering :-). And of course it was the fourth Doctor who said that…Tom Baker is still my favorite…likely because he was my first (am I dating myself). But I love them all.
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Hooray! Another fan! I remember Jon Pertwee, at the tail end of his time so technically he was my first but I loved Tom Baker. But then again, I was in my early teens when Peter Davison took over and I did have a teeny crush on him. 🙂
But like you, I love them all because they each brought something good to the role.
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I turned a young friend on to The Doctor with the new series. Every regeneration is painful for him, but then he ends up liking the newest Doctor best 😄
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Nice Post
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Thanks.
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Maybe the Doctor should run for PM – all our troubles would magically disappear. At the very least, the evening news would be far more entertaining.
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Given the choices we’ve currently got, I’d say the Doctor would be a shoe-in for PM.
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I’d vote for him!
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