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

My favourite city is Moscow, because of its history, which I find fascinating. As I learned to speak Russian, it made it even more interesting.

In any new situation, whether it involves an elevator or a rocket ship, you will almost certainly be viewed in one of three ways. As a minus one: actively harmful, someone who creates problems. Or as a zero: your impact is neutral and doesn't tip the balance one way or the other. Or you'll be seen as a plus one: someone who actively adds value. Everyone wants to be a plus one, of course. But proclaiming your plus-oneness at the outset almost guarantees you'll be perceived as a minus one, regardless of the skills you bring to the table or how you actually perform.

I've had a chance to fly a lot of different airplanes, but it was nothing like the shuttle ride.

Every single day you're the result of what you did on the days prior.

Spaceflight isn't just about doing experiments, it's about an extension of human culture.

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