I am way more afraid of people who tell me they don’t do evil because they’re afraid of the man in the sky and not out of their own accord. And somehow find “I don’t go on a killing spree because I think it’s wrong and not because I’m afraid to go to hell “ not a satisfactory answer.... Because some of those start…

The series version of Hannibal made me want to improve my penmanship; his recipe cards were beautiful.

Exactly! To be deemed interesting enough to be let alone is high praise indeed.

Finally! My god, I was sure everyone did this. It was disconcerting to find out that no, I was totally alone.

I love you, Esther. I was hoping, when I clicked on the title, that you were expressing what I’ve always felt about Hannibal, since I first read the books decades ago—that I would be worthy and make the world enough of an interesting place not to be eaten by him.

I often ask myself, “What would the Doctor do?”

When other black kids called me an Oreo, I remembered how Spock did not let the actions of other Vulcans stop him from doing his job. And when white kids attempted to ridicule me, I would think of how Spock did not let his emotions control him.

I’ll admit it. I have often found myself trying to do what is right based on what my heroes would do, say, or think about my actions. Spock was one of the biggest influences. He was of two worlds but not truly accepted by either. He was smart and unafraid of letting it show.

And so as my parents moved from one mostly…

Despite the third season falling all over itself, the series took the character to an even creepier level. I was truly charmed by him. He was classy, had a way with words, fantastic style and an amazing palate. As much as I liked the film versions, Hannibal was always a monster in them. On the show, I wanted to be…