I wrote this prior the Leonard's passing, I stand by every word now that he is gone.
"Leonard Nimoy has been around for a very, very long time, and has been brilliant throughout. His love hate relationship with Spock is the stuff of Sci-Fi legend. This year he finally retired his alter ego, announcing that he would no longer play the character, or be attending any more conventions.
The iconography of Spock , whilst being breathtaking, has sometimes served to mask Nimoy's abilities as an actor. Anyone captivated by his performance as William Bell, in J.J. Abrams excellent "Fringe", will attest that he has lost none of his gravitas or ability to intrigue.
Above is an illustrative tribute to the great man, and a small note for him here:
"If ever the future brings a darkness to your soul. If ever you find the weight of legend presses too heavily on your mind then remember this: You ARE Spock! Whereas there may have been a time that phrase was a millstone, now see it as an affirmation.
As long as there are innocent minds, and open hearts, that ponder and wonder at the complexities of space and time...your name will be spoken in hushed and reverent tones. And that, in it's blissful simplicity, bestows upon you.... immortality."
Mr. Nimoy...thank you."
