I read books and talked to people. I mean that's kind of how one learns anything. There's lots of great books out there & lots of smart people.

People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working.

It's just mind-blowingly awesome. I apologize, and I wish I was more articulate, but it's hard to be articulate when your mind's blown-but in a very good way.

I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.

If anyone has a vested interest in space solar power, it would have to be me.

Talent is extremely important. It's like a sports team, the team that has the best individual player will often win, but then there’s a multiplier from how those players work together and the strategy they employ.

I think long term you can see Tesla establishing factories in Europe, in other parts of the U.S. and in Asia.