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Nail Yakupov on being a Muslim, Don Cherry, the draft combine and playing in Canada
Andrey Osadchenko
June 12 2012 07:15AM
OilersNation's Andrey Osadchenko recently had an opportunity to talk to top 2012 Draft prospect Nail Yakupov again, and the two covered a lot of ground. Yakupov went into detail about what his Muslim faith means for his hockey career, what it was like to meet Don Cherry, how he handled the draft combine, and why he hopes to be drafted by and play for a Canadian team.
AO: You recently said that you're not a Russian but a Muslim. What did you mean by that?
NY: This is what happened. I was asked about the 'Russian Factor'. I said it had nothing to do with me because everyone has his own path. Generalization is wrong. Don't tell me that I'm going to get drunk all the time or smoke or anything. Because it's not going to happen. And then I said that if you really look into this I'm not a Russian but a Tatar. [AO: In Russian language there are two words for 'Russian'. One meaning ethnicity, the other – nationality. However, in English 'Russian' means both, which understandably created confusion] I didn't mean to say anything what now people think I did. I love Russia, I played for Team Russia and hopefully I will play for Team Russia again. But I said this word and people zeroed in on it.
[Canadians] just don't know who Tatars are. I'm telling them: 'I'm Tatar'. And they go: 'What's a Tatar?' I had to explain it. That's when I mentioned the Muslim thing. Now everybody in Russia thinks I'm public enemy #1. I didn't mean to offend anybody. It's not my fault I was born a Tatar and a Muslim, right? What do I do now – hang myself? Tatarstan is part of Russia. I played for Team Russia and I have a Russian passport. When they asked me about the 'Russian Factor' I tried to make a joke out of it. However, I was clear about what I meant, wasn't I? I meant – generalization is wrong. Everybody has his own path.
AO: How religious are you? What if the Ramadan happens to be during the season, are you going to fast? This may seriously affect your game.
NY: No, I don't do stuff like that. I just believe in God and go to mosque if I have a chance. I just live. Don't worry, I'm not going to disappear during the season because of my religious beliefs.
AO: Andrey Vasilevskyi had 28 interviews during the Combine Tests in Toronto. How many did you have?
AO: Somebody actually thinks you're going to be available 18th overall?
NY: It's clear that I can't be drafted by 18 teams. However, a lot of teams just want to get to know you better. They want to know what kind of a person you are. They even discuss it among themselves. You know, we didn't get much out of him but maybe he really opened up to Minnesota or Chicago? That kind of thing. Some teams were quite honest about it too. They were like: 'Hey, we know you won't be available for us. So how about we just talk? What's up? How's it going?'
AO: Evgeny Kuznetsov was asked a few years ago if he was into drinking, girls and smoking. Did you get questions like this?
NY: No, nobody tried to get under my skin. Everybody asked me pretty much the same questions. Most of them were about hockey and how do I practice in summer. It was interesting. Sometimes I felt comfortable and sometimes not because people would look at me really seriously and asked questions accordingly. There were some interviews where I just had to say: 'Look, you guys really made me sweat here. Do you people ever smile?' I tried to loosen them up a little bit. Because they looked at me as if they were about to tear me apart.
AO: You also met with Don Cherry who is well-known for how much he 'loves' Russians.
NY: So I was told, yes. I stood next to him on TV. He's a good guy. We talked and joked around. I didn't feel that he dislikes me in any way. I've also heard he loves top prospects. He wasn't like: 'Oh, you Russians are all scum!' Seriously, Don Cherry is a cool guy. I liked him.
AO: I wouldn't be far off if I suggested that you hadn't flown like this like you did last week, right?
NY: You got that right. After I came to the Combine Tests in Toronto, I had 8 flights. I had to go to New York and back, then to Edmonton and back, and then catch a flight back home. It's okay. It's not like I could say 'no' to this.
AO: And you always had to look good.
NY: I always look good. It's not a problem for me. I just need a few hours to rest and I'm good to go. Besides, they didn't drag me to interviews right from the plane.
AO: Everybody is scared of the bicycle at the Combine Tests. You were probably the only one who was getting on it with a smile.
NY: (laughs) I smiled before every test. Even before the bicycle. I felt pretty good. I was eager to try all of this. I was always talking and joking around with the guys, it was fun. Of course, it's difficult. But what can you do? I like to smile. Maybe it's just something I do. People say I've got a wonderful smile. So I smile.
AO: But this bicycle is a nightmare!
NY: Sure is. It's a part of hockey. And I love hockey. I know that hockey games are just part of it. There's also gym, tests and many other things. Interviews with reporters as well. My dad and my family taught me this – no matter how difficult it is, you have to do it with a smile. If you're in a good mood, it's easier to get stuff done. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and everything's going to be ok. Besides, when you're on that bicycle people cheer for you. And you understand yourself that if you're going to make it to the NHL, it's only going to get tougher. This is why in one of my interviews I said that this bicycle was easy for me.
AO: From Toronto you went to New Jersey to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. How did you like it?
NY: It was great. They got a new rink, it's very big. Before the game we went to meet the players in the locker-room. We spoke to 4 guys who speak Russian on the Devils, and to Dustin Brown and Drew Doughty from the Kings.
AO: You didn't talk to Voynov or Loktionov?
NY: Voynov just said 'Hi' and walked away and Loktionov was on the ice with his coach at this time. It was interesting to take in the atmosphere of the Stanley Cup Finals. I had goosebumps all over me! Sure, maybe it was a slow-pace game but you have got to love the way they battle on pure character! Everyone battles for the puck. Everyone understands that there's no luxury to make a mistake, so they play very calmly and don't try to do anything unusual. I agree, it wasn't exciting hockey but interesting nevertheless. Besides it went to overtime. Our trip was well-organized too. They met us, took us to lunch, then to the locker-room, then we got on TV, we were interviewed and taking pictures with fans. It was fun. I want to play in the NHL as soon as possible.
AO: All of the guys who were recently drafted 1st overall became NHLers right away. Do you feel ready for this?
NY: I don't like comparing myself to other people. Especially with those who already made it to the NHL. Because they are already there and I just finished my season in a junior league. Hopefully, I get drafted first overall and then we'll see. I will work hard and do everything I can to make it to the NHL. It's easy to say from the stands that you'd this and that differently. But these are men who play there. And we got to see what these men are like. However, I'm not afraid of anything. I think I can play there. You just have to work hard and I'm ready for this.
AO: In one of your interviews you said that you don't have any preferences at the draft except for one – you want to be drafted by a Canadian team. Why?
NY: My goal is to play in the NHL. It's my #1 priority. It doesn't matter what team am I on. I just spent 2 years in Canada and I really like this country. I've fallen in love with it. I never lived in USA so I can't say anything about this country. I feel comfortable in Canada. I don't know who's going to draft me. I will play for any team.
AO: Maybe you should have put on Canadian shirt just like Mikhail Grigorenko did?
NY: (smiles) I don't have a shirt like this. Don't worry I got other shirts and they are all great.
AO: Your agent, Igor Larionov, recently said that you're starting to talk to the media in the 'right' way. What did he mean by that?
NY: My family always helps me with advice. My agent also tells me what I should say in different situations. Eventually I learned it. About 3-4 years ago I thought it was easy – you just say whatever is on your mind. Now I realize that it's very serious. You have to be prepared for an interview. You have to know what to say and when. I can't really explain it. I just know what I'm supposed to answer in certain situations. My mom, dad, uncle, agents and friends helped me with this. Did I answer your question in the 'right' way? (laughs)
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I don't like how he celebrates every goal likes it's ot game 7. He looks like an arrogant ass.
June 12 2012, 11:25AM
The kid talks a good game, too bad the oil will take Murray 1st.
Murray for Calder
Also, wonderful job AO.Thank you.
June 13 2012, 05:55AM
As a member of Russian community in Edmonton, we'd be proud to have Nail put on an Oiler jersey.
Not #10 though, the kid needs to earn his spot on the team and must always have respect for veterans.
June 12 2012, 07:27AM
2 very high quality interviews now with Yaks really great work by Andrey. i really like the part where he explained the "I'm not russian" thing and does anyone else get the feeling Yaks is like the least russian Russain in a while? this is definitely the guy we should be drafting
June 12 2012, 07:35AM
Love this kid. Great interview.
June 12 2012, 07:37AM
I have been following this kid for years, and I must say as a Edmonton Oiler Fan the thought of him being here is awesome.
The cocky self assured attitude, positive outlook, talent, and level of compete is everywhere in this interview, and is second to none.
I understand the Oilers need back end support, but kids like this don't come by very often.
Спасибо, любимый интервью.
June 12 2012, 07:51AM
Must say that these past few interviews from AO have been excellent.
and we are still debating taking this kid 1st overall, why?
it will bite us in the butt to ignore his desrie and talent.
good thing we brought in MacT to bring some sanity to the asylum (i hope).
take NAIL.
I like him. He is honest and confident. He doesn't cross the line.
He sounds like a mature, committed and intelligent young man. Very impressed.
As a Canucks fan, I know I will regret this later, but the Oilers have got to take this guy.
Aside from the skill and speed, the other attribute that will make this kid a surefire star is that he loves hockey and it's his number 1 priority in life. Gotta work hard to realize your potential in this league, and I think this kids has got it.
I really wish this guy was drafted already. The kid seems like gold. I can see Hall and Nail pushing each other to greatness. the level of compete is huge on these kids. MacT, please don't let Dithers mess this up.
June 12 2012, 08:36AM
Undoubtebly the best export out of Tatarstan since the yummy topping for my fish and chips.
The kid does seem to be focused and determined. He certainly appears to have the "it" factor. Not sure the Oil are building a Stanley Cup winner, but they will be fun to watch. The kid can fly, shoot the puck and apparently isn't scared of anything. Looking forward to watching him play - for the Oil. Right, Dithers?
It seems like he has a great attitude and work ethic. Why anyone wouldn't want him on the Oilers is beyond me.
And further, who cares if he isn't a true '#1 RW'. Fine, perfect, we need a killer 2nd line too.
@#94 sized hole where my heart used to be...
strength, skills and a good mental attitude. this guy has swagger. the Oilers have to take this kid. trading away the pick would be a BIG mistake.
June 12 2012, 08:49AM
Wow. I like this kid more every day. I really hope Burkie doesn't wave something shiny in front of Tambo to steal that pick. Hopefully (the original) 14 was brought in to smack ST's knuckles with a metal ruler every time he tries to reach for the phone...
Three words: Draft this kid.
That is all.
I agree this kids is gold and is would be perfect for levelling out the top 6. After listening to MacT's conference yesterday I got the feeling from some of the things he said that the only way they don't pick him is if a team offers up a #1 Offensive Defenseman. MacT stated yesterday that offensive wins games and championships, no way they don't take this kid.
June 12 2012, 09:11AM
Impressive! I really don't think this is a debate anymore. Draft this kid.
Deal for a defensmen later.
June 12 2012, 09:21AM
I agree this kids is gold and is would be perfect for levelling out the top 6. After listening to MacT's conference yesterday I got the feeling from some of the things he said that the only way they don't pick him is if a team offers up a #1 Offensive Defenseman. MacT stated yesterday that offensive wins games and championships, no way they don't take this kid.
I caught the same bit. When he says that there is no defense for prolific offense I cant help but think that his voice will be loud and clear at the draft meeting.
I read a quote the other day: If you chase after 2 rabbits, you won't catch one.
Hall is rabbit 1,Yak is #2 on the 2nd line, catch them if you can. It would be fun to watch assuming Yak pans out.
I read a quote the other day: If you chase after 2 rabbits, you won't catch one.
Hall is rabbit 1,Yak is #2 on the 2nd line, catch them if you can. It would be fun to watch assuming Yak pans out.
With two really good top lines they could easly eat up 2 thirds of every game on offense. How exhausting would that be for teams to play against them.
Dman09, yeah I had the word exhausting in my mind as well, potential certaily there if they pick him.
I couldn't help but notice that Dustin Brown is listed at 6'0" and 205 lbs. While Yakupov is listed at 5'11" and 190 lbs. From what I have seen of Yakupov (highlight clips) he is a guy who likes to be physical. Not saying he will be a wrecking ball like Brown but we might have a more physical winger than we think or atleast one that will not be pushed around.
Draft him....he is what we need.
June 12 2012, 09:52AM
Yak: As a 16 year old he potted almost 50 goals and over 100 points. Better than Taylor, Tyler, RNH & Galchenyuk.
He is 1 inch shorter and 10-20 pounds heavier than the BIG centre everyone wants.
In an injury shortened season he ended up with 8 less goals and 16 less points than Grigorenko (Who never broke the 100pt plateau in the CHL)
Ryan Murray's skill seems to go for miles, but his production has never been amazing on a bad team. Yak produced with or without his Star centre.
Yak is a gym rat, dedicated to his craft and being the best. He is not a drinker and would probably be isolated from the party drugs that can derail talent and anger Chris Pronger.
Last year at the Draft Bob McKenzie spent more time talking about Yakupov then any of the actual top 5 picks.
Yakupov is the concensus #1 pick, our scouting department has shown to be very good in the 1st round (When they take the talent on the board, as apposed to guessing and wishing themselves better and going offboard)
His knock? He doesn't play centre and he was injured. Yet despite suffering from 2 distinct injuries, he still played 42 games (over 60% of the season)and produced at better than a ppg.
All of this yet people still dream about Galchenyuck's possible 300 pt season, yet never once do they think he could have not produced and slipped down the draft board... (As many 18 year olds do)
I don't know how this is a debate, unless someone comes out and states that his injuries are the type that have developed into chronic and could shorten his career. Which to date no-one has, the kid is head and shoulders above everyone else in terms of production today, last year and gives every indication of doing the same moving on.
June 12 2012, 10:01AM
I love the obvious sense of humour Yakupov has in these interviews.
I love the obvious sense of humour Yakupov has in these interviews.
His sense of humor combined with his intense work ethic might be something the team is lacking as well. Not often those two things are combined.
I too think this guy is a cant miss prospect but I also think that being in the situation that we are in, ( no top defenseman or large centre) this might be the only opportunity in recent history to "cash in".
Hypothetically if TO was to offer us Gardiner, swap picks, and give us their second round pick........how many people would be opposed to that? This would give us the opportunity to potentially land Galchenyuk, or Grigerenko, or Foresberg, ...........this is highly appealing.
Whatever the options are, I'm just so happy that someone is watching over the highly incompetent Tamby to ensure he does not do anything too stupid!
June 12 2012, 10:10AM
Not to name drop, but briefly met Dustin Brown. No way he is 6'0" and 205. He is not a very big guy, which makes his hitting ability even more amazing. I was struck by how small he actually was. I would be shocked if he was anything more than 5'10" and 185 lbs. This was a couple of years ago, and possibly he put on weight but he almost certainly did not grow 2".
By all accounts Yakupov is in reality at least 5'11" and 190 and will get bigger. At the end of the day hard hitters typically are not huge but very solid, fast and are not afraid to accelerate "through people". I know the Oil are not drafting him as a hitter, but you are right it seems to be a component he has and we could use in our top 6.
June 12 2012, 10:20AM
Imagine a true #1 line of #1's. Hall, RNH and Yak. Scary I think. RNH with 100 assists and Hall and Yak 50 goals each? Sounds good to me. Then a second of Hemsky (move to LW) Gagner and Ebs. More playmaking style. Handle the toughs against more mobile defensive teams with better puck movement. #1's annihilate slower teams with mad speed.
Then a 3rd line of Horcoff (where he belongs), Smyth (if he'll take the lower pay and diminished role) and maybe Jones. Crazy good shutdown line.
4th line can vary depending on the night and the need for physical presence. Lander/Belanger, Paajarvi/Eager and Petrell/someone else.
Then just need to woo J. Schultz, add one more d-man and hope Dubnyk is ready to be a #1.
Maybe it's all a pipe dream but October is a long way away. This is all we have to think about right now.
June 12 2012, 10:21AM
That dressing room seems like that could use a guy that smiles all the time. He seems to have all the right tools and the right attitude. I can't see the Oil taking anyone else.
What he said.
June 12 2012, 10:49AM
The one thing that strikes me about Yak is his honesty - I actually believe him when he says he loves hockey and that he wants to come to a Canadian city.
OR, he's a great actor, but I'll take the former.
Tremendous, tremendous series of articles Mr. A.O. Surely do hope you become a regular here.
Half of Yakupov's goals on those highlights remind me of T Hall, the other half Eberle. Wonderful.
Now if the Oil can acquire a half Chara - half Doughty somewhere they'd be set.
June 12 2012, 12:24PM
My lord this guy is amazing. You look at the highlights and he has just everything the oilers still need. I agree with pretty much everyone when they say draft Yakupov and trade for a dman.
If I were the Oilers I would also go after Galchenyuk and do everything I could to aquire him as well. The two have incredible chemistry which I see translating to the NHL as well. If Galchenyuk needs to go back down. Keep Gagner and trade a MPS for some D help.
From my vantage point, Yakupov changes everything and in a good way. The Oilers are finally in a position of power with the surplus of forwards but most of these forwards don't even come close to Yakupov in terms of pure talent.
Just my 2 cents
Hall down the left on one line, Yak on the right on another line. Starting to get excited, if this kid pans out the Oilers are going to be be good pretty soon.
But if I see Potter and/or Sutton on defence in game 1 of the season I might just cry. Both are solid injury fill ins but not NHL caliber regulars in my opinion.
June 12 2012, 01:05PM
The kid talks a good game, too bad the oil will take Murray 1st.
Murray for Calder
Also, wonderful job AO.Thank you.
The Oilers are not taking Murray first. Murray will not win the Calder on the Oilers or any other team. We're not talking about a Doughty or Pietrangelo type of player here.
The only question is whether or not Horcoff will give up his number 10 to Nail.
Marvelous interview. Great questions and this guy is going to be a media darling.
When's the last time we had someone who was such an engaging and personable, but still entirely real, interview like this? Matt Greene was always good, Doug Weight was nice as well, but was Captain Cliche for sure.
Maybe it extends before my time... I know Moose was kinda like this, but he was a Ranger by the time I started watching hockey on my papa's lap.
@Rama Lama - How do you de-props a comment?
TSN anounced the OIL have signed Klefbom
The Oilers are not taking Murray first. Murray will not win the Calder on the Oilers or any other team. We're not talking about a Doughty or Pietrangelo type of player here.
The only question is whether or not Horcoff will give up his number 10 to Nail.
Again with Horcoff giving up his number to a rookie? Nothing like trying to destroy a dressing rooms continuity and hierarchy. #10 will be available when Yakupov has proven himself and Horcoff has moved on. Right now he is the captain of this team and will likely be asked to take a diminished on ice role in the fall. Why not ask him to clean the dressing room toilets while you are taking away his number, letter and dignity?
And Lowe giving #4 to Hall is an entirelydifferent circumstance and doesn't even compare.
June 12 2012, 03:39PM
I wish i could share your fellas enthusiasms with Yakupov. Wouldn't it be just like the Oilers to step up to the podium a week from friday and select Ryan Murray first overall. Punch us all in the gut while doing it with a smile.
Not sure why i feel this way. The last two drafts the Oilers had their homework done for them and took the concensus No.1 player available. This year could be the year they feel they're smarter than the experts and do their own thing.
Have the feeling, come draft day, it's going to be Ryan Murray, along with a healthy dose of regret in the following yrs. It's unfortunate the Oilers don't have anyone on staff who has the ability to move Heaven and Earth once every 35 yrs and land both of these kids.
My nightmare as an Oiler fan? They take Murray and I have to watch Yak turn into a superstar on another team, coming to Edmonton every year and lighting up the building wearing another uniform. This guy is the whole package. Great attitude, mature, funny, loves Canada, confident without being arrogant, and oh so skilled. Ryan Murray is a great kid. I am sure he will be a solid D man for whatever team takes him, but Yakupov will haunt us for many, many years if we don't snap him up. This really is a no-brainer. No Horc will not and should not give up his Number 10 to Yak. It will be available in a couple of years if the kid wants it and has earned it. Great work Andrey. This is far and away the best interview I have been with Yakupov. 10 days to go. Don't screw this one up guys.
June 12 2012, 05:20PM
Again with Horcoff giving up his number to a rookie? Nothing like trying to destroy a dressing rooms continuity and hierarchy. #10 will be available when Yakupov has proven himself and Horcoff has moved on. Right now he is the captain of this team and will likely be asked to take a diminished on ice role in the fall. Why not ask him to clean the dressing room toilets while you are taking away his number, letter and dignity?
And Lowe giving #4 to Hall is an entirelydifferent circumstance and doesn't even compare.
I did not say take away Horcoff's number. I wondered if Horc would give Nail his number. Big difference BigE91. You are taking this to heart. If I was a betting man, I would think Horc will be wearing 10 and a 'C'. However, it is only a matter of time before Nail is wearing 10 and Hall the 'C'.
Personally, I will get a Yakupov 10 jersey and wear it to the home opener.
Tatar sauce!!
It's gonna be sad when we trade the first pic to Columbus and we take Ryan Murray second. It will be neat to have Messier as our Coach though...
I did not say take away Horcoff's number. I wondered if Horc would give Nail his number. Big difference BigE91. You are taking this to heart. If I was a betting man, I would think Horc will be wearing 10 and a 'C'. However, it is only a matter of time before Nail is wearing 10 and Hall the 'C'.
Personally, I will get a Yakupov 10 jersey and wear it to the home opener.
Not taking it to "heart", being logical here. I don't believe there is. Any precedent for a standing captain of a club to hand over his jersey number to an incoming rookie. I can't imagine a situation like that turning out well for any team even if Horcoff did it willingly. Yakupov has plenty of dues to pay before he gets "his" number.
Another wonderful slice of honesty and sincerity from the young Mr. Yakupov. Great interview Andrey, and I'm glad to see my question from a while ago answered. Who knew that one could learn so much about religion from hockey?
To all those expecting the Oilers to pick Murray, I think I see what you're doing there: expect the worse and be pleasantly surprised when it doesn't happen. Because it won't, unless an offer just this side of stupid comes across for that 1st pick.
And I really doubt that Nail would accept Horc's number, even if it were offered. From the way he speaks in his interviews, I would expect Nail to look up to and respect his captain and try to learn every thing he can about what it takes to be a professional hockey player, and not worry about what it says on the back of his jersey.


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Hero Worship (episode)
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(written from a Production point of view)
Data helps the only survivor of a wrecked ship, a child, cope with the loss of his parents. Meanwhile, the crew investigates the cause of the wreck.
Summary Edit
- "Captain's log, stardate 45397.3. Two days ago, Starbase 514 lost contact with the research vessel Vico, which was sent to explore the interior of a black cluster. We are en route to investigate."
The USS Enterprise-D arrives at the designated coordinates of the black cluster, scanning for the Vico within the cluster. The vessel appears to be adrift and the sensors detect no life signs. The Vico has experienced multiple hull breaches, but it is determined that it is barely safe enough for an away team to beam over. Riker, La Forge, and Data beam on board the vessel. While on board, they find a young boy caught under the wreckage of the damaged ship.
Act OneEdit
- "Captain's Log, supplemental. A young boy shielded from our initial sensor scans has been discovered pinned beneath a fallen beam. The degree of damage to the Vico is making our rescue attempt difficult."
Because the area where the boy is trapped is protected by several layers of shielding, he cannot be beamed out from under the wreckage. Data says he can lift it away, but he may quicken the imminent hull breach, so he advises Riker and La Forge to beam back ahead of him. When the boy wonders how Data can lift the heavy wreckage, Data tells him he is an android, not a normal man. Working together, Data frees the boy and they run to an unshielded corridor, allowing them to be beamed away by Hutchinson moments before the hull collapses.
The boy, Timothy, turns out to be the only survivor of the ship. Geordi reports that the away team found his mother's body underneath some wreckage in another part of the ship, while his father was likely blown out into space when the bridge was exposed. Seriously traumatized, Timothy initially only trusts Data. Counselor Troi advises Data that "his world is gone," and the crew must help him to make a new one.
Act TwoEdit
Timothy has trouble blending in and appears to be suppressing his traumatic experience on board the Vico. Counselor Troi advises Data to spend time with him, given that the boy only seems to feel comfortable around Data. While teaching Timothy how to build a model of the Dokkaran Temple of Kural-Hanesh, Data is called by La Forge to Engineering and has to leave. Before leaving, Data decides to quickly build the model of the Temple with his super speed. Timothy is amazed by Data and asks how he does that. Data responds by saying that he is an android and was designed to exceed Human capacity, both mentally and physically. He further states that he does not possess the ability to experience emotions like Humans do. Timothy seems intrigued by the notion of not feeling happiness or sadness. He begins to emulate Data and claims to be an android too. Although strange, Counselor Troi says it is just part of the healing process and that Timothy will eventually snap out of it. Captain Picard suggests Data help make Timothy the best android possible. Data then begins teaching him how to be an android. While doing so, Timothy seems to finally open up, admitting that he has indeed been having nightmares.
Meanwhile, the crew continues with its investigations of the fate of the Vico. It appears that Timothy has been lying about what happened. He said that there was a boarding party when in fact there was none. Picard performs an experiment by firing phasers into the cluster. They are refracted, even when fired at full intensity. Picard asks Data whether a disruptor-style weapon would also be ineffective, and Data says yes; likewise, a ship's cloaking device would be impossible to maintain. The evidence before them is clear: Vico could not have been attacked inside the nebula.
They call Counselor Troi to bring Timothy to the ready room. There they once again ask Timothy what happened to his ship. He insists that they were attacked. Data then tells Timothy "androids do not lie." Breaking down, Timothy tells them that it was him, that he "killed them all."
Act ThreeEdit
Timothy explains that while the ship was being impacted, he lost his balance and his arm hit a computer panel in engineering, just before the ship was destroyed. Timothy believes he must have caused the ship's destruction, but they tell him that it was impossible for him to have done so just by hitting a computer panel, as there were safety protocols. While Picard, Data and Troi try to reassure the boy that he is not responsible, they are all left with wondering what really caused the Vico's destruction.
The Enterprise then shakes and Timothy says that this is how it started on the Vico as well. The wave front intensity increases and Commander Riker orders that Worf raise the shields to 75%. The ship is then shaken again harder than before. Picard comes out of his ready room and orders Ensign Felton to bring the Enterprise full about and engage at warp 2, but the ship's engines have been disabled by the cluster. They continue to increase shield strength. Timothy remembers hearing the same demand for increased shield strength aboard the Vico before it was destroyed. Developing a theory, Data leads Timothy to the science station at the aft section of the bridge and begins running a rapid analysis.
Despite the increased shield strength, the Enterprise is hit even harder, and Picard orders warp power transferred to the shields, something which Timothy also remembers hearing. The transfer is made, and an enormously powerful wave front is fifteen seconds from impact when Data tells the captain to drop the shields. Riker objects that that is suicide, but Data, deathly serious, repeats the order. Picard complies, and the wave front barely rocks the ship. Data then explains that their own shields caused the increases in the wave front. If they had maintained the shield strength with warp power, they would have been torn apart. Data says that this was also the cause of the Vico's destruction. Thanks to Timothy's memory and Data's own speedy analysis, the same disaster was averted on the Enterprise.
Outside the schoolroom, Data and Troi talk about Timothy. Troi says he still has a lot of pain but he is a boy again. Data talks to Timothy. Timothy says he misses his parents but that he is all right. He also says that Data must have thought it was pretty funny when he was imitating him. But Data responds by saying that he has often heard that imitation is the highest form of flattery. Timothy asks if they can still do things together and Data says he would be happy to count Timothy among his friends. "That would be... acceptable", Timothy replies with his android persona.
Memorable quotes Edit
"I am designed to exceed Human capacity. That is correct."
- - Timothy, imitating Data
"His world is gone, Data. We're gonna have to help him build a new one."
- - Troi, on the tragedy of Timothy losing both his parents on the Vico
"Data, I would like you to make Timothy the best android he can possibly be."
- - Picard
"Timothy, your head movements are counter-productive. Can you be still?"
"But you do it."
"The servo mechanisms in my neck are designed to approximate Human movements. I did not realize the effect was so distracting."
- - Data and Timothy
"You sound like you don't want to be an android."
"I am an android. That will never change."
- - Timothy and Data
"I would gladly risk feeling bad at times, if it also meant that I could taste my dessert."
- - Data, discussing advantages of being Human
"We were attacked! We were attacked!"
- - Timothy
"Impact in 15 seconds."
"Sir, drop the shields."
"That's suicide, Data!"
"Captain. Drop the shields."
- - Worf, Data and Riker
"I have many Human friends. I would be pleased to count you among them."
"That would be... acceptable."
- - Data and Timothy
Background information Edit
Story and production Edit
- "Hero Worship" was filmed between Thursday 17 October 1991 and Monday 28 October 1991 on Paramount Stage 8, 9, and 16. An additional day of filming the second unit scenes and inserts was on Thursday 25 November 1991 on Paramount Stage 9.
- It was during the filming of this episode, on the sixth day of filming, that the cast and crew learned of the death of Gene Roddenberry. The news had affected everyone deeply, especially Marina Sirtis, whose father happened to pass away exactly ten years before. (TNG Season 5 DVD special features)
- On Thursday 24 October 1991, Paramount Stage 10 was used as schoolroom for the child actors. ("Hero Worship" call sheet)
- The story of the fire in La Forge's childhood was originally conceived for a memory rape scene in the following episode, "Violations". (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)
- The call sheet for Friday 25 October 1991 features a reminding note for everyone "Turn clocks back Saturday night!".
- Merri D. Howard congratulated costumer Amanda Chamberlin to her birthday on the call sheet for Friday 18 October 1991.
- First UK airdate: 1 March 1995
Sets and props Edit
- The landscape scene Data paints in this episode was in fact one created by Dan Curry in central California. ("Memorable Missions" ("Hero Worship"), TNG Season 5 DVD special feature)
Continuity Edit
- The second mention of the Breen is in this episode. The first reference was in "The Loss".
- The song "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" was sung by James T. Kirk, Spock and Leonard McCoy in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
- La Forge tells Data he was caught in a fire as a kid, before he got "the first visor", implying his current visor is not his first.
Reception Edit
- A mission report for this episode by John Sayers was published in The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine Vol. 20, pp. 13-16.
Video and DVD releases Edit
- Original UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 56, catalog number VHR 2640, 16 November 1992
- As part of the US VHS collection Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Data Collection: 19 August 1997
- UK re-release (three-episode tapes, Paramount Home Entertainment): Volume 5.4, 2 September 2002
- As part of the TNG Season 5 DVD collection
Links and references Edit
Starring Edit
Also starring Edit
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
- Michael Dorn as Lt. Worf
- Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
- Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data
Guest stars Edit
Co-stars Edit
Uncredited co-stars Edit
- Rachen Assapiomonwait as Nelson
- Lena Banks as operations division ensign
- Joe Bauman as Garvey
- Bowman as science division officer
- Michael Braveheart as Martinez
- Buchanan as school child
- Carl David Burks as Russell
- Tracee Lee Cocco as Jae
- Gerard David, Jr. as operations division ensign
- Elliot Durant III as operations division ensign
- Gina Gallante as science division officer
- Haeffmeier as school child
- Handy as school child
- Linda Harcharic as Sousa
- Grace Harrell as operations division ensign
- Gary Hunter as science division officer
- Kai as science division officer
- Kanter as school child
- Kanter as school child
- Kim as operations division officer
- Debbie Marsh as command division officer
- Lorine Mendell as dead Vico crewmember
- Jay Montalvo as operations division officer
- Michael Moorehead as science division ensign
- Randy Pflug as Jones
- Keith Rayve as civilian
- Rivera as school child
- Rose as dead Vico crewmember
- Victor Sein as
- Talbot as Ten Forward waitress
- Mikki Val as operations division officer
- Unknown performers as
Stunt double Edit
Stand-ins and photo doubles Edit
- David Keith Anderson – stand-in for LeVar Burton
- S. Harrison – photo double for Michael Dorn
- Ron Large – photo double for Patrick Stewart
- Tim McCormack – stand-in for Brent Spiner and Harley Venton
- Melba – stand-in for Marina Sirtis and Sheila Franklin
- Lorine Mendell – stand-in for Gates McFadden
- Renee – stand-in for Joshua Harris
- Robin – stand-in for Sheila Franklin
- Richard Sarstedt – stand-in for Jonathan Frakes and Steven Einspahr
- Stephanie – stand-in for Joshua Harris
- Dennis Tracy – stand-in for Patrick Stewart
- Guy Vardaman – photo double for Brent Spiner
- James Washington – stand-in for Michael Dorn
References Edit
black cluster; Breen; carbon dioxide; cloaking device; Dara; Dara's brother; deflector shield; deflector shield generator; Dokkaran; disruptor; EM pulse; Elamos the Magnificent; enantiodromia; fusion reactor; G unit; graviton wave; harmonic amplification effect; Klingon; La Forge, Edward M.; La Forge, Silva; Milky Way Galaxy; mythology; neck; Number one; Oberth-class; palate; phaser rifle; polysaccharide; protostar; red alert; Romulan; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; second officer; Sector 97; servo-mechanism; shield modulator; shock; Starbase 514; systems engineer; Tagas; Tamarin frost; Temple of Kural-Hanesh; Timothy's father; Timothy's mother; user code clearance; Vico, SS; victurium; VISOR; yawn
External links Edit
- "Hero Worship" at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- "Hero Worship" at Wikipedia
- "Hero Worship" at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
- "Hero Worship" at MissionLogPodcast.com, a Roddenberry Star Trek podcast
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Skip to comments.IT?S OUTING SEASON! (Has Sen. Barbara Mikulski, been outed?)
Posted on 07/07/2004 11:39:03 AM PDT by carlo3b
ITS OUTING SEASON! (Has Sen. Barbara Mikulski, just been outed?)
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As the July 12 date nears for a vote on the federal marriage amendment, an outing panic has gripped Washington's political and media circles. Some gay activists have vowed to expose those closeted members of Congress who are supporting the amendment, as well as the closeted gay staffers of any member backing it. And it's not only right-wing Republicans who should be on notice. After initially indicating that she would vote against the constitutional amendment that would make gays and lesbians into second-class citizens, Sen. Barbara Mikulski's opposition to the amendment appears to have gone into the closet: Now that a vote is near, the Maryland Democratwho is up for reelection in Novemberis suddenly not returning reporters' phone calls seeking her intentions on the vote, nor is she issuing any statements on the matter.
Mikulski's position on same-sex marriage isn't the only thing in her closet: The sexual orientation of the forever-unmarried 67-year-old has been an open secret for many years. But Mikulski has apparently always worried about what her working-class Democratic base in Maryland might think of her sexual orientation, making her irrationally petrified of ever discussing it (except to make heterosexual allusions).
These fears have made Mikulski less than a champion of gay rights, perhaps lest anyone think she might be gay herself. Back in the 80s, when Mikulski was first running for the Senate, the Republicans brought in as her opponent none other than the nasty anti-feminist Linda Chavezthe columnist and pundit who years later would drop out as George W. Bush's Labor Secretary nominee amid a scandal over her having paid her housekeeper off the books. During the Senate campaign, Chavez engaged in her own bit of gay-baiting, accusing Mikulski of being a "San Francisco-style Democrat" who should come "out of the closet." She also attacked Mikulski for hiring an Australian feminist academic, Teresa Mary Brennan, as a congressional aide in 1981, and went after Mikulski for supporting the Equal Rights Amendment, charging that the ERA would "open up the whole question of homosexual marriage."
It had been widely reported that Brennan, at the time of her employment, was living with Mikulski at her Fells Point home for two months. Chavez's campaign manager told reporters that in the final two weeks of the campaign, tv commercials would focus on Mikulski's relationship with Brennan. Mikulski's response was to go gaga over a hunky guy at a campaign event.
"Are you single?" the short, squat Mikulski asked a body shop owner in the crowd. "Give me a call after the election. I won't be so busy then."
(As far as I'm concerned, Mikulski opened up her private life that day, implying that she certainly had a sexual orientation, though trying to make us believe it was of the heterosexual variety.)
Mikulski won the election by a wide margin, but she learned that she'd always be gay-baited, so it was perhaps best to vote against gays. This strategy seemed to culminate in 1996 when Mikulski voted in favor of the wretched Defense of Marriage Act, incurring the wrath of gay activists. At a Barnes & Noble in Chelsea that yearpromoting a mystery novel she'd co-written, called Capitol OffenseMikulski was confronted by several gay activists and journalists, including me.
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Mine is simply a moron.
That must be a mighty big closet!
I feel certain that there are Republican lesbians, yet they do not seem to place themselves into an activist mode. I mean, look at the former president's wife?
Live your life, but don't force your views on the public if they are contrary to over 95% of the citizens in this country.
OH NO, you don't think they are going to out the closet Morons as well do you??? Sheeesh
anyone notice the stupidity of this line ?
"After initially indicating that she would vote against the constitutional amendment that would make gays and lesbians into second-class citizens..."
Since when did a Constitutional ammendment make anyone a second class citizen?
I think the laws against bestiality apply in this case....
Those broads don't bar .... they grill.
by that logic.
The FMA is discriminates against polygamists who loooooove each other. It is outlawing loooooove.
The FMA does not "ban", it defines.
additionally by that logic, the constitution also prohibits indentured servitude contracts.
It also discriminates against voters because it will only allow a president to serve two terms.
It also discriminates because 12 year olds are not allowed to vote. (but they have the maturity to secretly have an abortion without parental consent/notification)
These senators should all just adopt the talking point of:"this is important and we need to have out state legislatures decide."
IOW pass the buck.
I don't agree with them doing this. To me, it's nobody's business as long as they are doing their job.
PHOTOSHOP PHOTOSHOP !!! She's really holding a banjo......errr never mind that was the other socialist !
Stay Safe !
Good thing Gephardt didn't get selected as VEEP wannabe.....that crowd doesn't look as if it likes Dick at all.
Stay safe !
Why don't the real life lesbians ever look like the ones on the porno sites?
2 outed lesbo's live down the road from me and make Barbara M. look like Anna Kourkanova(sic)
Monosexual...!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
why do you think the gigolo picked edwards...(/sarcasm)
Awwwwh Gheeesh ! Two Turdburglers working a crowd !
Damn....just damn !!
Stay safe Dave !
I do not know but if all women looked like this cow I would join the priesthood.
"Phil, I'm a gay man and a gay journalist . . ."
Introducing the new Atkins spokes-group...
Were they announcing a new circus act???
Ms. Barbara Mikulski also made the list a few years ago of the most disagreeable, tempermental congresspeople. She's a fiery hellion....she may be a homo, but "gay" doesn't describe her demeanor.
Am I weird for not giving a crap about who f#$ks who?
I'm trying to figure out why most Democrats will vote for anyone they can label "sexy"....but still vote for a troll like that. She looks like she'll be more at home under a bridge.
Mikulski reminds me of Regis Philbin in drag. FUGLY WOMAN.
The real scandal here is that Sen. Mikulski's age has just exceeded her IQ. This woman is barely coherent.
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It doesn't surprise me. Heck, there were people who were shocked when Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres came out of the closet!
Woo Hoo..It's Pippin, long time no see.. How are you sweetie!
She does has a face only a lesbian could love.
Some of the responses on this thread are bad. It isn't right to make fun of someone's looks. The NY Post shouldn't take it upon themselves to "out" people anyway - isn't that up to the person in question? Homosexual behavior is regrettable enough without making a sideshow out of it.
Sounds like Mikulski could be in line to be Kerry's Attorney General (ala Janet Reno)...
How true.
This stupid threat of "outting" gay politicians who support the Constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and woman doesn't ALREADY remind you of a sideshow??
I don't think that the Widow Chaser picked the Ambulance Chaser.
He was told by SoreA$$ via the DNC who to pick!
His first choice was McCain, then Gephardt, and then the senator from Floriduh who can't remember where he was five minutes ago. So he writes everything down with a date and time. That would be called Alzheimers by many mds.
Visions of Siamese twins.
I don't have a problem with 'outing' the members of Congress who support the amendment. But the 'outing' of 'closeted gay staffers' shows the meanspiritedness of the homo activists.
On the other hand, the collective American shrug if these staffers were 'outed' would take the wind out of the activists' sails. Most Americans don't care if you are a homosexual, as long as you aren't parading around demanding that everyone 'celebrate' homosexuality.
Uh, yeah Signorile. She "opened up her private life that day." She gave you a blank check to rip it open and expose it. </sarcasm>
There is something very perverse about how Signorile and much of the gay left revels in outing people. If John Ashcroft was doing they outing, they would be weeping, rending their clothes, and screaming "fascism!" They're a creepy bunch of people (of course, pretty much all activists on the left are creepy...)
"I'm just an awkward old maid with a great affection for men." -- Janet Reno
It's just another case of violating personal privacy. When they get in trouble, they'll say they're right to free speech is being denied them. IF this does happen, it'll likely be in the form of leaks, paid for by bribes to the leakers.
Michael Moore's mother?
LOL! Darn typos.
I know awkward old maids just like her. Usually, they aren't lesbians at all. Why offend them, or use them to promote homosexuality? Gays love to claim that they are soooo abused by teasing and the like. But 9.5 time out of 10, the teasing is directed at people who truly are NOT gay. They are just being used and abused by all sides of the argument. I think it's sad.
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Friday, 23 September 2011
End of Summer
September had still been really hot in Tokyo until last weekend, but this huge typhoon that just went through seems to have brought the cool change. It was the biggest typhoon I had ever seen and it did a lot of damage in the west part of Japan and caused panic in Tokyo last night. It was really scary but phew it's gone!
I couldn't update my blog for long as I had been swamped with work. Life is not much fun when work takes too much of it, when work gets too much to enjoy :( So tonight I went over some of the photos I had taken this summer and posted them to remember the fun bits of the past month or so, before summer goes far away. My niece was here from Sendai during her school holidays and we laughed a lot. It was colourful too :)
I hope you are having a lovely autumn (or spring)!
8 comments:
Beautiful & colourful photos :)ReplyDelete
* Glad you had time to steal a few moments to dive back in good memories... Those "breathing pauses" are SO indispensable sometimes. Especially when the year is about to go through its coldest months i think...ReplyDelete
Have a nice enriching autumn***
Ohhh I'm sorry to hear about the typhoon, but I'm glad you're safe! I love the photo with all the ultraman blow-up dolls. :]ReplyDelete
Thank you so much, I was always complaining how hot it was but now I kind of miss summer!
Bonjour Juliette,
Merci :) Hope you have a beautiful autumn too!
Ah yes! ultraman blow-up dolls!! ;)
Have a happy week to you!
Great! Glad you had time to steal a few moments to dive back in good memories.I love the photo with all the ultraman blow-up dolls.Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I like the photos that you shared. Ohh so sad to hear about the typhoon, but I'm glad you're safe!ReplyDelete
I am so glad you are okay!ReplyDelete
My, it's already cold and autumn-ish in Hokkaido on the beginning of September!