Captain Steven Hiller Look, I really don't think they flew ninety billion light-years to come down here and start a fight, and get all rowdy.
Most-quoted character in Independence Day (1996): in 31 of its 115 quotes
Most scenes with: David Levinson (7), Jasmine Dubrow (2)
Y'know, this was supposed to be my weekend off. But noooo. You got me out here, draggin' your heavy ass, through the burnin' desert, with your dreadlocks (tentacles) sticking out the back of my parachute. You gotta come down here with an attitude, actin' all big and bad…and WHAT THE HELL IS THAT SMELL?! [screams and kicks the alien] I could've been at a BARBECUE! But I ain't mad.
More lines from Captain Steven Hiller
14 quotes Captain Steven Hiller Captain Steven Hiller No, sir, I'm just a little anxious to get up there and whup E.T.'s ass, that's all.
Captain Steven Hiller Knights we are ready free. Knight one FOX 3!
Captain Steven Hiller Oh, no. You did NOT shoot that green shit at me!
Captain Steven Hiller That's right! That's right! [He is pulled back by his tangle parachute] Get off me! Get off me! [Frees himself] That's what you get! Look at you! Ship all banged up! Who's the man? Huh? Who's the man?! Wait until I get another plane! I'm lining all your friends up right beside you!
Captain Steven Hiller [punches the alien as it emerges semi-consciously from its spaceship]
Welcome to Earth!
Captain Steven Hiller Now that's what I call a close encounter.
Captain Steven Hiller [Remembers at the last moment to grab two cigars]
Almost put a hex on the whole damn thing.
Captain Steven Hiller I have GOT to get me one of these!
Captain Steven Hiller That's right say hello to the earthling!
Captain Steven Hiller [Just before launching a nuke at the alien]
Peace!
Captain Steven Hiller We’re not hit! We’re not hit! Stop side-seat driving!
Captain Steven Hiller WHOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Elvis has left the building!
Captain Steven Hiller [To Dylan, looking at the exploding alien ship]
Didn't I promise you fireworks?
Scenes with Captain Steven Hiller
16 scenes Captain Steven Hiller [The alien ship passes overhead, shaking them awake]
Is it a earthquake?
Not even a four pointer. Go back to sleep.
Capt. Jimmy Wilder
You scared, man?
Captain Steven Hiller No. You?
Capt. Jimmy Wilder
Nope. (pauses) Hold me.
Captain Steven Hiller Hey, pay attention.
Lt. Colonel Watson Something you wanna add to this briefing, Captain Hiller?
Captain Steven Hiller No, sir. I'm just a little anxious to get up there and whup E.T.'s ass, that's all.
Lt. Colonel Watson (everyone else laughs)
And you'll get your chance. You'll all get your chance.
There you go, there you go, thinking you're all that. But you are not as charming as you think you are, sir.
Captain Steven Hiller Yes, I am.
You scared, man?
Captain Steven Hiller No. … You?
Nope. … hold me!
Captain Jimmy Wilder
Or, as the good Reverend would say, [Impersonating Rev. Jesse Jackson] Why we're on this particular mission, we'll never know. But I do know, here today, that the Black Knights will emerge victorious once again.
Unknown Pilot
Amen, man.
Captain Steven Hiller Amen, Reverend.
Captain Jimmy Wilder
Check me out, Stevie. I'm gonna try something.
Captain Steven Hiller Don't do nothin' stupid over there.
Captain Jimmy Wilder
You know me.
Captain Steven Hiller That's what I'm talkin' about.
Captain Steven Hiller Captain Steven Hiller, United States Marine Corps.
Area 51 Guard I'm sorry, Captain. This is a restricted area. I can't let you pass without clearance.
Captain Steven Hiller Okay. Come here. You wanna see my clearance? [Shows the officer the alien wrapped up in his parachute; the guard recoils in horror] Maybe I'll just leave this here with you.
Area 51 Guard Let them pass! Let them pass!
Captain Steven Hiller Get the hell out of the way!
Area 51 Guard [To another guard]
Did you see that?!
Burly Soldier [Steve sees an unattended helicopter and gets in] [Pointing his gun at him]
What the hell are you doing? Get out of there!
Captain Steven Hiller Look, I got something I gotta handle, I'm just borrowing it.
Burly Soldier No you're not, Sir
Captain Steven Hiller Do you really want to shoot me?
Captain Steven Hiller [Pause, then he lowers the gun]
Just tell 'em I hit you
[Soldier gives him a look saying, 'who would believe that?'] Bomber PilotMr President this is RetailOp! Squadron is in the air and procceding to target.
You really think you can fly that thing?
Captain Steven Hiller You really think you can do all that bullshit you just said?
Captain Steven Hiller Oops.
Oops? What does that mean? W-what do you mean-
Captain Steven Hiller Nah, I got this. I got this. Some jerk didn't put the… [He reverses the label on the controls]
I know what I mean when I say it. What do you mean saying "oops" there?
Captain Steven Hiller What do you say we try that one again?
Yes, yes. Yes. Without the "oops". [points] There's the … thataway.
I was counting on this. They are bringing us in.
Captain Steven Hiller When the hell was you gonna tell me?
Oops.
Captain Steven Hiller We're going to work on our communication.
Captain Steven Hiller [The window on the spacecraft is opening, revealing Hiller and Levinson to the aliens]
Hey, what the hell are you doing?
It's not me, they're overriding the system. Oh… shit! Um, hide.
[They duck behind their seats]
Hey, all right, look at us! Take a look at the Earthlings. Good-bye!
Captain Steven Hiller Y'all take care, all right! 'Nothing but love for ya. Nothing by love for ya. [to David] You think they have any clue what's about to happen to 'em?
Captain Steven Hiller I ain't heard no fat lady!
Forget the fat lady! You're obsessed with fat lady! Drive us out of here!
They're chasing us!
Captain Steven Hiller Oh, really, YOU THINK?
Steven [having arrived at Area 51 with his alien and a fleet of refugees, Steven talks to General Grey]
Sir, I'm really anxious to get back to El Toro.
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