I think that, ah, I'm a very goofy sort of person in many ways.

You don't choose your passions; your passions choose you.

Millions of people were inspired by the Apollo Program. I was five years old when I watched Apollo 11 unfold on television, and without any doubt it was a big contributor to my passions for science, engineering, and exploration.

In Seattle you haven't had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it's running.

If you invent frequently and are willing to fail, then you never get to that point where you really need to bet the whole company.

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The common question that gets asked in business is, why? That’s a good question, but an equally valid question is, why not?