1999 - ACTING VULCAN: He wrote the book

By Chris Ros
Star Trek Communicator 137 –Vulcans and Romulans special  

As the topic says, this is about Vulcans and Romulans but includes quotes from Leonard Nimoy as well. "I have always considered myself a character actor. I always enjoyed exploring other lives, other lifestyles and other appearances. What does the character look like and sound like? What does the character experience and emotionally and psychologically? ... Right brain versus left brain, logic versus emotion... I saw that as a human condition, but very clearly described in this character (Spock) and therefore very interesting to play. I think I was a very comfortable fit. Something obviously worked." ...

"I never got the chance to explore Spock as a fully only-rational, only-logical being. There was always some element of humanity in the Spock character... I really did enjoy every minute of it."

About others playing other Vulcans: "The thing about playing Vulcans is that each Vulcan is individual, just like all humans are individuals."

"At its best Star Trek has been a good morality play. Drama in general... is serving the highest purpose when it is helping to illuminate our lives in some way. I think we were able to do that with Star Trek. If I’ve been able to be a part of something that has helped people be able to understand our lives better, that is what I set out to do as an actor. To do work that helps people to get a better sense of who they are, why they are and what their existence is all about is a wonderful experience. If I've been able to do that, then I am completely satisfied."