Actually I'm pretty adamant about, you know, the whole God thing and it seems that skeptics are by and large atheists or something approaching that, which I strongly identify with. So it turned out to be a good thing and I have become enthusiastically part of it.

There are a lot of things that I'd do differently. But I can't imagine being more fortunate than I have been.

If at first you don't succeed, C4

We're constantly pushing these materials and processes to the extreme to see what will happen. It's an insight into things that you don't normally see.

The idea that you can contribute is really important, especially for a kid.

I always enjoy seeing Adam [Savage] in pain.

Science isn't just for scientists and guys in lab coats. It's something that everybody can do.