1I don’t make threats.

But I do keep promises.

And I promise you I shall cause you more trouble than you bargained for…

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With William Hartnell in the hotseat,the Doctor was a grumpy, snippy, yet wise older man.

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There are 26 seasons of the show, with several actors serving as The Doctor many more than once.

That said, every regeneration of The Doctor essentially wipes the slate clean for a good jumping-on point.

He chose to travel with young companions, including his grandaughter, as he traveled the universe exploring.

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2"An unintelligent enemy is far less dangerous than an intelligent one, Jamie.

Do you think it’s possible for you to manage that?"

One such friend was Jamie, who to this day, remains the Doctor’s longest-running companion.

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3"Courage isn’t just a matter of not being frightened, you know.

It’s being afraid and doing what you have to do, anyway."

However, like any good super spy, or like the Doctor, he faces his fears head on.

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4"You may be a doctor.

But I am the Doctor.

The definite article, you might say!"

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6"This is a situation that requires tact and finesse.

Fortunately, I am blessed with both!"

Think about the homeless traveler and his old police box, with his days like crazy paving."

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8"I love humans.

Always seeing patterns in things that aren’t there."

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9"Great men are forged in fire.

It is the privilege of lesser men to light the flame.

Whatever the cost."

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10"Just This Once, Everybody Lives!"

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