Excellent defense. You pointed out a lot of things I had forgotten, and I think including the non-Connery actors in his films is totally valid. This was always going to be a hard choice for me because with the exception of Dalton I have liked all of the Bonds (yes, even Roger Moore…he’s the Bond of my of my pre- and early teen years, high camp notwithstanding). After reading all three articles, I will have to choose based on the case made, but I know this: whenever anyone says Bond, the person that I immediately picture is Connery. I think he would be pleased with the case you made. Grumpy about it even being a question, but pleased.