Growing up I was a science fiction fan. I watched everything having to do with the future and possibilities. Some notable characters were Superman, Batman, Kirk, Spock, Mr Robinson (Lost in Space), and Dr. Who.
I found that I was drawn to Spock in Star Trek. He had control of his emotions most of the time, was logical and pragmatic, had a bearing and gravity about him at all times. Even when he did feel emotions, they were passionate. I would argue that he loved more deeply than did Kirk, who lets face it, was a bit of a player!
I use to model myself on Spock. Calm, logical, collected.
Then I grew up.
I found that as a hero he left a little something to be desired. Humanity.
When talking with people, I noticed that when I was human, laughed, winked, frowned, smiled, etc. people were more interested. When I acted like Spock, well they closed down. No one wants to talk to a computer.
Being human is easier. Let's face it. I was born to play the part.
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