Spock Gives Up the Con

tverbeek writes "Leonard Nimoy announced at the Creation Con in Chicago, celebrating the 45th anniversary of Star Trek, that this would be his last appearance at a Trek convention. He spoke for an hour, which at least suggests that he's making this move by choice and not out of necessity. He's 80 years old. 'Live long and prosper,' he told the crowd."

Comments

I think it's commendable

[cyberfin]

that he did so many cons so far in time. He deserves to live long and prosper himself, devoting his last years uninterrupted to what he feels he has the will and time to do.

It's about Time

[RobinEggs]

I very much understand and respect why he might want to be done. I'm not saying that I know his reason, but I know it's frustrating for a lot of actors, musical artists, etc. to be stuck with their most famous roles or a particular genre to the point where former devotees actually turn on them for trying something new or giving up the constant fan service. Their fans can grow up, try new things, experience different phases of life like anyone else, but many of those same fans won't allow their creative idols to change or be living people.

Re:Dude is 80 years old

[haruchai]

Dude, check back with us when you're 80 to let us know that you refused some young hottie's offer to wax your wick and dance on your pole because you couldn't be bothered to "put the ears on"

Re:Babylon 5 quote

[tmosley]

Trollmods are awesome.