Natasha Geiling, Smithsonian

“ Nimoy was not always quick to embrace the link between himself and the character of Spock. His first autobiography, published in 1975, bore the title I Am Not Spock, and included a series of conversations with the character of Mr. Spock, emphasizing Nimoy's ambivalence toward his association with the famed character. ”

“ Spock that made the character a true favorite of the "Star Trek" fan base—and an indispensable touchstone to the larger "Star Trek" franchise.
"I think the character of Spock came back so many times because of the power of Nimoy's depiction of him. It was very watchable but also very relatable," Weitekamp says, adding that Nimoy managed to depict Mr. Spock with a great deal of humanity. ”