You know, Scooter's going to do the first separation burn; I'm going to do the second separation burn.

Because when we're in space, my job is primarily getting us there and getting us back.

I could do exploration in this particular career field, and it was a goal that, even if I didn't reach it, it was so high it seemed almost impossible, but even if I didn't reach it, I would still have a good time and a very satisfying career.

And then, when I thought about joining the Air Force, flying seemed like a natural extension of the motorcycling experience. You're going faster, higher. You're operating a machine that's a lot more powerful than you are.

And, I wouldn't consider myself to be a natural pilot; I've had to work at it.

You know, piloting really isn't my hobby. And, it's probably not something I'd do in my spare time if I could do whatever I wanted to do. But, I'll tell you: if you've got to make a living, it's a great way to make a living!

So, we have to get up and get pumped up for each day.