Leonard Nimoy

On the surface, it seems Leonard Nimoy succeeded at whatever task he tackled. He acted in films, television, and theater, and most likely will be linked forever to his memorable portrayal of Star Trek's Mr. Spock. He was an author of poetry and other works, as well as a director and a producer. He even recorded almost a dozen albums, and there, unfortunately, is where Nimoy finally faltered. One recording, Mr. Spock's Music from Outer Space, is particularly campy. Featured numbers included "Highly Illogical," "Spock Thoughts," and "Amphibious Assault," as well as a cover of "W...