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

Physics is really figuring out how to discover new things that are counterintuitive, like quantum mechanics. It's really counterintuitive.

In the case of Apple, they did originally do production internally, but then along came unbelievably good outsourced manufacturing from companies like Foxconn. We don't have that in the rocket business. There's no Foxconn in the rocket business.

I do love email. Wherever possible I try to communicate asynchronously. I'm really good at email.

I don't think it's a good idea to plan to sell a company.

Failure is an option here. If things are not failing, you are not innovating enough.

Even if there's a zombie apocalypse, you'll still be able to travel using the Tesla Supercharging system.