A family needs to work as a team, supporting each other's individual aims and aspirations.

The decision to go to the moon is now appreciated and associated with President Kennedy's speech, but somebody else had told him it was a good idea. It turned out to be a good commitment, but it was a unique situation.

Mars is there, waiting to be reached.

The view from space is like having a globe on your desk -- it's a broadening experience.

Training was very extensive, and we dealt with many recoveries from emergencies, and fortunately, participating and observing and existing through the reality of space was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and it was not marred by unexpected hazards or catastrophes.

Once you've been first, it cannot be done again. Not by you, not by anyone else.

There are always door openings. And gradually, it accumulates. The opportunities open up in front of you.