People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach. My jump gave them an opportunity to come along for the ride. They could watch live on their screens how someone rises all the way up into the stratosphere.

I like to challenge myself.

I'm retired from the daredevil business.

Heroes don't wear diapers. It's just not cool.

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

If you want to do something extraordinary, there's always risk involved. I was always willing to take that risk.

I don't like to rate myself; others can do that. I've spoken with a number of young people who weren't even born in 1969, when the first moon landing was made. They've witnessed the first person to fly at faster than speed of the sound without propulsion. These kids are happy to have had such a momentous event in their lifetime.