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I think Nimoy could theoretically say both statements, "I am not Spock," and, "I am Spock," even in quick succession, without lying, due to English language semantics. It would probably be different if it was in a stricter language like presumably Vulcan.
I haven't read either book, but I suspect that "I am not Spock" means "I do not want people to define me entirely by my having played Spock." Meanwhile, "I am Spock" might mean "I put a lot of myself into the character of Spock." So, both statements "I am not Spock" and "I am Spock" can be simultaneously true with English semantics.
(I do suspect that his later title, "I am Spock" probably means, "Upon reflection, I have come to terms with my relationship with the Spock character." The earlier interpretation is just to show how both statements could be semantically true at the same time.)
I read I am Spock. I actually have a signed copy somewhere from when he was on his book tour.
IIRC, he wrote I am Not Spock as a sort of joke, where Leonard Nimoy would have conversations with the fictional character Spock in the book. It was meant to be funny and lighthearted. Apparently it came out when there was some Star Trek kerfuffle (between the TV show and the first movie, I think), and the fans just saw the title and thought that Leonard Nimoy didn't like Spock, and were really angry at him.
So he wrote I am Spock to set the record straight. It's also lighthearted, and an easy read.
I do like Leonard Nimoy, so you're making me want to check out those books.
Goddammit me, Nimoy. Make up your mind.
It's called character development
Ooh, now I'm engaged.
nah, this song slaps
It's called a "ballad."
technically, it's called a "ballad".
Nope, everything he did was platinum perfection
With 16 pages of photographs!
Is there a centerfold?
I'm handsome! Like, without the prosthetics and wig! Regular handsome.