So without that Canadian invention we were grounded. And so that was a really important and key part of the mission and Canadians should take real pride in it.

The emotional build-up and anticipation if you travel at Christmas can make it harder to enjoy a trip. I think sometimes it is better to travel outside of conventional holiday times for that reason.

I'm not a wealthy person and I don't think that I would be able to prioritize that much money to go for a ride to a place that I have already lived. But if the price comes down or I win a lottery or something, why not?

"What's the next thing that's going to kill me?" is a mantra for pilots and astronauts.

Sweat the small stuff. Without letting anyone see you sweat.

By looking at the difference between perceived danger and actual danger, you can fundamentally change your reaction.

Competence means keeping your head in a crisis, sticking with a task even when it seems hopeless, and improvising good solutions to tough problems when every second counts. It encompasses ingenuity, determination and being prepared for anything.