"Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." — Spock, Star Trek
It's no secret to anyone who is familiar with his work, knows that his best known role is of Mr. Spock. Half human, half Vulcan all badass, Leonard Nimoy provided the logical voice of reason within an eccentric crew, but the thing is was that Spock was not completely devoid of emotion, and sometimes acted in illogical ways. The dynamic between Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock is such on a human level, it reminds us of the best of humanity. There was a real chemistry between Nimoy and all the crew members of the USS Enterprise.
I didn't know Leonard Nimoy, the man. I had only met him once in my lifetime. But I know the impact he had on me. I know that I wanted to be an intelligent man, I know that I wanted to be a pillar of strength for my family and for my friends. I know that I wanted to be someone that people could count on. Leonard Nimoy in a lot of ways, was instrumental for me to be the one that people could come to dump their issues to someone who wasn't quick to judge. Or for me to provide advice (good or bad) from an objective point. Spock isn't perfect. Spock isn't beyond reproach. Spock was probably the most human out of all the characters there. It was even lampshaded in the movies.
Leonard Nimoy has obviously had an impact on so many people. I often wonder if he wanted to be an icon for nerd and geek kind. I often wonder what sort of adventures will I have, and have I had as a result of Nimoy's influence. And I also wonder, if my greatest adventures are still ahead of me. I suppose, if I've ever needed to heed any advice from a half-Vulcan, half-Human ambassador, science adviser, it would be for me to live long, and prosper.
