"Of all the souls I've encountered in my travels, his was the most.... human."
I've met him a few times at various conventions. Read his books. Enjoyed "In Search Of...", "Mission Impossible", and all the episodes of ST:TOS, ST:TAS, ST:TNG, and of course the movies. Helluva entertainer. And now he's passed into the next frontier.
"Is now a good time for a colorful metaphor?" (ST IV)
No. Now is the time we celebrate his life.
Me? I raised a glass of what we call Romulan Ale with some friends last night and shared memories. Hope some of you do likewise.
Spock always departed with the phrase LIVE LONG AND PROSPER, though I prefer Sarek's counter of PEACE AND LONG LIFE.
83 yrs, grandchildren, dying with your family around you.... yeah. I'd say both statements apply to Leonard Nimoy.
He'll be missed, but we all will "Remember".
ga_kosh, suffering the aftermath of Romulan Ale (hangover is an understatement).