The stratosphere is a hostile place.

I once wanted to be a stuntman. I was constantly on the front pages when I was a base jumper. But if I were a stuntman, my name would only appear right at the end of the closing credits, even though I'd risked my life for others.

One of the most exciting moments was standing out on top of the world, 30 seconds before stepping off.

I like to challenge myself.

We want to push mankind's boundaries out a little further.

I love a challenge, and trying to become the first person to break the speed of sound in freefall is a challenge like no other.

If something goes wrong, the only thing that might help you is God.