I met him once years ago at my local town Jewish community center. He was there as a speaker for some kind of major humanitarian project the center was running to help jews and others overseas in poverty/warzones. He was the nicest gentleman you could ever meet. Very involved in the communities that he helped to better and his fans equally as much. He donated millions of dollars to NASA's research departments and numerous other schools, community centers, including holocaust museums and survivors, believed very strongly in education, learning all you can about our solar system and reaching for the stars. He was an incredible man that I feel very grateful to have the privilege of meeting. Rest and Prosper Mr Nemoy. You were one of the greatest.
Many years ago I read his book. I have a little bit of a problem reconciling what Mr. Nimoy is saying in this interview and the tone of his book. I may be misinterpreting it, but it seemed to me he felt a bit trapped/type-cast as Mr. Spock. I vaguely recall a Harve Bennet interview which seems a bit contradictory as well. No matter; it was an enjoyable read and gave real insight into his approach to acting and his life.
This is my take on the book, too. I was quite young when I read it, and that was back when it was newly published, but I remember coming away with a pretty negative feeling after reading it. And that recollection can be backed up by the fact that I sold my copy at a yard sale not long after reading it, whereas I still have a couple of my favorite trek paperbacks sitting on the shelf; dog-eared and well-worn from many, many re-readings over the decades.
@@vandergrad I have a few of those books as well, particularly the one related to the animated series, which were quite good. Loved the animated series, ( I have them on DVD someplace).
He played one of the best characters in showbizness history. He just didn't appreciate it. There's no need for him to play other roles, when his creation of the spock character was genius and perfect. I'd rather play one epic role, than 20 mediocre roles
I am GLAD I watched that one. I too, upon seeing the title of Nimoy's first book, assumed that he had created a screed against the character. Thanks for setting me straight on this. (I assume. Probably won't go back and read it. Either one.)
Spock is Spock and Leonard is Leonard. Always has been. ST:ToS was the best start for the entire series and, in the main, I still love that part of the series.
@@oldgoat142 Leonard Nimoy played a heart surgeon who killed a nurse and attempted to kill his mentor. Colombo was mad because he thought that Nimoy's character was going to get away with it. Colombo caught him.
Wait, did Leonard Nimoy say that he did not want out of Star Trek after TWOK? That contradicts what Harve Bennet said in his interview that Leonard only agreed to do TWOK if they killed of Spock.
The story was that he did want out. But he enjoyed the experience in filming so much he was willing to come back afterward. That's the story from what I heard.
Dr McCoy says something very profound but missed by the sequels when he described the "green stuff" in Spock's veins. I don't over analyze Star Trek but this says to me that his blood is copper based. Human blood is iron based hence red. There actually are animals with green copper based blood. I found it a little bit interesting.
I miss Leonard Nimoy. He was a great actor, and seems like a great person.
We may never see an actor like him again.
I loved him. Plain and simple.
I felt genuine sadness when I heard Leonard Nimoy had passed. He'd been there since I was 6.
I met him once years ago at my local town Jewish community center. He was there as a speaker for some kind of major humanitarian project the center was running to help jews and others overseas in poverty/warzones.
He was the nicest gentleman you could ever meet. Very involved in the communities that he helped to better and his fans equally as much. He donated millions of dollars to NASA's research departments and numerous other schools, community centers, including holocaust museums and survivors, believed very strongly in education, learning all you can about our solar system and reaching for the stars. He was an incredible man that I feel very grateful to have the privilege of meeting. Rest and Prosper Mr Nemoy. You were one of the greatest.
Spock increasingly became Leonard Nimoy.
Many years ago I read his book. I have a little bit of a problem reconciling what Mr. Nimoy is saying in this interview and the tone of his book. I may be misinterpreting it, but it seemed to me he felt a bit trapped/type-cast as Mr. Spock. I vaguely recall a Harve Bennet interview which seems a bit contradictory as well.
No matter; it was an enjoyable read and gave real insight into his approach to acting and his life.
This is my take on the book, too. I was quite young when I read it, and that was back when it was newly published, but I remember coming away with a pretty negative feeling after reading it. And that recollection can be backed up by the fact that I sold my copy at a yard sale not long after reading it, whereas I still have a couple of my favorite trek paperbacks sitting on the shelf; dog-eared and well-worn from many, many re-readings over the decades.
@@vandergrad I have a few of those books as well, particularly the one related to the animated series, which were quite good. Loved the animated series, ( I have them on DVD someplace).
He played one of the best characters in showbizness history. He just didn't appreciate it. There's no need for him to play other roles, when his creation of the spock character was genius and perfect.
I'd rather play one epic role, than 20 mediocre roles
I am GLAD I watched that one. I too, upon seeing the title of Nimoy's first book, assumed that he had created a screed against the character. Thanks for setting me straight on this.
(I assume. Probably won't go back and read it. Either one.)
Leonard Nimoy played Doctor Kibner in the creepy 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Spock was my favorite character in Star Trek.
Spock is Spock and Leonard is Leonard. Always has been. ST:ToS was the best start for the entire series and, in the main, I still love that part of the series.
Loved Leonard on Columbo. He was a good actor.
I remember that episode. I think he portrayed a celebrity chef or something like that.
@@oldgoat142 Leonard Nimoy played a heart surgeon who killed a nurse and attempted to kill his mentor. Colombo was mad because he thought that Nimoy's character was going to get away with it. Colombo caught him.
@@brianbaker2455 Thank you very much for clearing that up.
Wait, did Leonard Nimoy say that he did not want out of Star Trek after TWOK? That contradicts what Harve Bennet said in his interview that Leonard only agreed to do TWOK if they killed of Spock.
Yeah I dunno if I trust Leonard's retelling
The story was that he did want out.
But he enjoyed the experience in filming so much he was willing to come back afterward.
That's the story from what I heard.
Bennet is an ass. So is Eisner.
Dr McCoy says something very profound but missed by the sequels when he described the "green stuff" in Spock's veins. I don't over analyze Star Trek but this says to me that his blood is copper based. Human blood is iron based hence red. There actually are animals with green copper based blood. I found it a little bit interesting.
I doubt Roddenberry realized that, I think he just wanted to make the verbal jousting with McCoy sightly racist.
RIP Leonard Nimoy
...Leonard was a fine actor and played many characters...but there's only him for Spock..
Agreed, though I will admit that Ethan Peck is doing a decent job.
Fun fact; He is also Scotty.
I am not is an interesting read worthty of them both. It is a shame that it got such bad press by ignorant people.