Brent Spiner plays "Lt. Commander Data" from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Question: Is it difficult to continue acting when everybody still sees you as your character DATA?
Guibs

Brent Spiner: I don't think that everybody sees me as Data. I think only Star Trek fans do.

Q: Are you going to continue your role as Data in any future Star Trek Movies?
Rick

BS: As always, that's a big question mark. I'll know when I see the next script.

Q: What roles are you pursuing right now, any choice opportunities?
Rick

BS: I'm not pursuing anything because I'm going to be doing "1776" at the Roundabout Theatre on Broadway. Previews start in July and it plays to the middle of November.

Q: now that star trek the next generaiotn has gone to the cinema only what is you goal as an actor? don't you want to play on television besides cinema ? perhaps on other star trek shows?
Ray

BS: I'd like to keep working until I'm in my mid-nineties, but I don't want to be on any of the other Star Trek series because I feel really comfortable just being on the Enterprise. After my nineties... I'm emigrating to Israel... see you then.

Q: Do you like playing an android or a human being better?
Ashley

BS: Which human being? Which android? Please be more specific in your questions...

Q: any secrets about the next movie that you can divulge?
jim

BS: It's an odd-numbered one. 'Nuff said.

Q: Where were you born?
Ashley

BS: I was born in a trunk...

Q: Mr.Spinner,I am The Next Genera-] tion's biggest fan!I Would like to know how close you are to the cast,and is it true your writting the scri- pt for the next movie, in wich Data dies???
Joel

BS: Whoever your source may be on that information, never listen to them again.

Q: When I read the book "Star Trek Generations", my task was to pick a character to be my friend. I chose Data. I think you are a wonderful actor! My question is -- do you see in Star Trek just another TV series, or is it special in some way, like it is to me?
Eli

BS: I agree that it's a special series. The whole phenomenon is astounding. To quote Mr. Stewart...; The one word that describes us at our best and our worst is 'worthy.'

Q: Mr. Spiner, did you ever watch the orginal star trek series with william shatner before you starred on STTNG?
Tarek

BS: No, but I watched it with DeForest Kelley.

Q: Don't you think that data's emotion chip makes the character less likeable?
LUKESU

BS: No, I think it makes him more interesting. I'm not sure about the likable part. But I love the idea of completely changing a character that we've known for seven years.

Q: In the episode "Brothers" what was it like playing three parts at once? That was one of the best episodes! I'm kind of upset they discontinued the series.
Comander Tomalak

BS: It allowed me the opportunity of working with my favorite actor.

Q: This one is from my wife! "Has acting always been a first love of yours, or is there something else you feel you should have done?"
Frank

BS: Acting was my first love, even before I was doing it.

Q: Mr. Spiner, Which episode of Night Court were you on?
Mike

BS: I was on six episodes of Night Court. The titles were: ... I don't remember. I do remember, however, playing Bob Wheeler to whom Billy Bob Thornton owes a great debt.

Q: Although I haven't seen it, how was your role in Star Trek: First Contact on a scale of one to ten?
SLH1701

BS: I would give it a 'ten' for artistic merit and an 'eleven' for ring generalship...

Q: How long did it take for you to over come your Texas accent once you made it in television and movies? I am a native Texan and I have a hard time speaking without a drawl.
Peggy

BS: I don't think I have gotten rid of my Texas accent. It's subtle, but then, so am I...

Q: How did you learn to remember all the information on the scripts while playing the character Data
Ryan

BS: It was simply rote learning. Hours and hours and hours of repeating it in my head.

Q: is it hard to keep reminding yourself that you can not use conjunctions like won't isn't or can't?
ron

BS: Well, I can use conjunctions but I can't use contractions. By the way, I've got a horrible case of conjuctive-itis right now.

Q: Anyway, what kind of hours do you work? Do you get much time to watch star trek.?
dave

BS: Well, when we're doing a film, we work about 17 hour days? so I spend the remaining seven watching Star Trek. Yes.

Q: Mr Spiner you have played many roles on Star Trek including many different ideas as data and as lore and as Dr. Soong (I probably spelled soong wrong) but was there ever an episode where you were unhappy with the result?
Nicholas

BS: I wasn't particularly thrilled with the episode "Masks", given it contained some of the most preposterous acting in the history of television.

Q: If it would be possible to build a real android one day (and the research is vivid), would you mind if the android would look like Data? Or would it make you feel uncomfortable?
Groucho

BS: I think it should look like me. Or, Rutger Hauer. Please, send it to my agent.

Q: Did you enjoy guest starring in UPN's Deadly Games?
Mike

BS: I had a good time and I liked the suit I got to wear.

Q: How do you explain Data's sex symbol status among your female fans?
~*Cindy*~

BS: It's clear, isn't it?

Q: Are you working on any new movies?
Dave

BS: Not right now, but I do have "Out to Sea" coming out somewhere around the end of June.

Q: You have a huge fan in the U.K....Can you please wish Haydn a Happy Birthday?
~*Cindy*~

BS: Haydn, Happy Birthday. I'm wishing you another vowel in your name.

Q: Who is your favorite character to play?
Markstar

BS: I don't really get attached to the characters. I have a preference for the ones that are successful in the execution. One of my favorites was a character in a TV movie, "Kingfish." It lasted about 30 seconds... and I think all 30 of them went well.

Q: How is Spot, the cat you used in Star Trek Generations?
Robert

BS: Spot is doing very well. We get together occasionally for dinner and drinks.

Q: What is the best line you've ever said in a movie?
Eva

BS: Tell me, are you using a polymer-based neuro-relay to transmit organic nerve impulses to the central processor of my positronic net?

Q: Is there a part you regret that you took? Or a part you regret that you didn't take?
Eva

BS: I generally regret taking all parts, but then I realize that's the best part of the job.

Q: How close in real life is the cast of TNG? The chemistry and relationships on the show are far and away still the best on TV.
Alecs

BS: I can only speak for myself. On second thought, let me speak for Patrick... The only one I really like is Brent Spiner. Thank you.

Q: Hello!! Mr Spiner, have you ever thought about writing?
Erin

BS: I do write. I just have to think about getting around to publishing.

Q: How did you like your experience during the filming of First Contact? I have heard other cast members saying it was like coming home and meeting the family. Did you feel the same way?
JS

BS: Yeah, I felt the same way.

Q: Will you ever attend a Trek convention in Sweden? Trek clubs is a pretty new thing here, you know, just a year ago there was none, now we have 3!
Eva

BS: Hopefully, one day. I'd love to do one in Sweden. In the meantime, I'll be in Blackpool, England May 2nd and 3rd
? which is closer to Sweden than Los Angeles.

Q: Why do you think Star Trek has such strong appeal to such a wide variety of people? SciFi freaks and housewives are all faithful followers.
Marisa

BS: It's a question I really can't answer. I can't tell you why it appeals to others. I can tell you why it appeals to me... but I won't.

Q: Hmmm, now I have to ask a question that doesn't sound stupid. Ummmm, ok, this is actually an odd question, but do you go on the internet often? Do you have internet at your home?
Jenn (nick=Kes16)

BS: Not anymore. I used to but then I read too many mean things. There seems to be a double-standard, where we're not allowed to say anything negative about any single fan anywhere on Earth, but they can be as mean as they want toward us. So I've stopped reading.

Q: Are you planning on producing another album like Old Yellow Eyes... in the future?
Bill

BS: Possibly. Ol' Yellow Eyes is being distributed by Infinite Visions, and I may do another one for them.

Q: Are there any particular phrases or quirks about Data that were your own personal additions to the character? That particularly stand out to you, that is?
Adromedus

BS: Basically, the words were the writers' and the rest was me.

Q: Is it true that there are plans to bring Every good boy deserves favor back on stage with you and the others who starred in it?
Groucho

BS: I don't know. I'd love to do it again. The problem is organizing it -- everyone's so busy now. We have to find a window when we're all available.

Q: Would you like to see the Character of Lore return in a Next Gen. movie or maybe on Deep Space Nine?
Bruce

BS: I'd love to see Lore in a Next Generation movie. Cards and letters should be addressed to Rick Berman.

Q: Did you find yourself constantly Not using contracted words during your every day life because of your role?
TAGRFF

BS: I do not know what you mean.

Q: Do you feel like you've been typecast as a mad scientist as all your roles now seem to be pointing into that direction; for example, Independence day, and Phenomenon?
bern

BS: I don't believe the character in Phenomenon was mad. Or a scientist. But I'm sure you know what you're talking about.

Q: If you could play any part in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which part would you play?
Adromedus

BS: I would not really want to play any character in the Rocky Horror Show, but I'd be interested in playing Meatloaf.

I'd like to thank Brent Spiner for joining us here tonight. Good luck with your future projects.

BS: Goodbye folks... it's been a pleasure. Thanks for coming. Let's get together again soon.