William Shatner Answered a Bunch of Leonard Nimoy Questions on Twitter

William Shatner gathered with fans on Twitter to remember Leonard Nimoy since he couldn't go to his funeral.

Mar 01, 2015
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William Shatner couldn't make it to his Star Trek co-star Leonard Nimoy's funeral, but he did gather with fans on Twitter to remember the man who played Spock and answer a bunch of questions about their long friendship. 

Oh, and Shatner did see that Captain Jerk headline from the New York Post. 

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“@NYDailyNews: An early look at tomorrow's front page. http://t.co/ZDjADxLW48 pic.twitter.com/ijdwAwDw14” I want to share this. Let's discuss it

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

Here's a few of Shatner's tweets about Nimoy, among many more. If you're a serious Star Trek fan, it's worth checking out Shatner's Twitter account for the rest. 

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Leonard and I seemed to be bound by fate to be friends. We were born 4 days apart. #LeonardNimoy

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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He was tall, lanky and sometimes a bit too serious. #LeonardNimoy

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

4.

We worked together previous to Star Trek, first impressions: nice guy, a real professional, took the job/role seriously. #LeonardNimoy

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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“@Craabpot: @WilliamShatner What was he like when off the set? #LeonardNimoy” Intelligent, insightful, just a precious gem of a man.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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“@pasutcliffe: What life lessons did you learn from each other? #LeonardNimoy” I learned to be more serious I think he learned to be less.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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He took the role of Spock very seriously and I would try and get him to crack a smile while in his persona. It was hard to do. #LeonardNimoy

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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“@_Peccavimus: @WilliamShatner What's the best thing he's ever said to you? #LeonardNimoy” I love you.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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“@DavidJBradley1: @WilliamShatner who was the biggest on set Diva? You, #LeonardNimoy or DeForest Kelley?” Depended on the day. Mostly Me!

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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“@boris_Hameron: @WilliamShatner how was it ti film with the whales? #LeonardNimoy” He almost drown in that terry cloth robe he wore.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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“@TKAmaterasu: @WilliamShatner did you ever have times where you disagreed with #LeonardNimoy and vice versa?” All the time

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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“@AZGrobie: Is it true he disliked being called Len & other nicknames? #LeonardNimoy” I called him Lenny in private he never said anything,

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

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“@GhostiLeaks: would love to have seen him at your Roast. Where was #LeonardNimoy?” He felt it was inappropriate he didn't want me to do it

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 1, 2015

 

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