I base jumped off the Jesus statue in Rio de Janeiro.

I had to work with a psychiatrist.

I know the whole world is watching now. And I wish the world could see what I can see. Sometimes you have to get up really high to understand how small you really are. I'm going home now.

Aviation - and space travel, in particular - have always been especially captivating.

I started skydiving because I loved the idea of freedom.

I want to find a nice decent job as a helicopter pilot.

I can't bear the thought of my mother having to push me around in a wheelchair. I'd rather die quickly.