When others kid me about being bald, I simply tell them that the way I figure it, the good Lord only gave men so many hormones, and if others want to waste theirs on growing hair, that's up to them.

I still love to fly and I'll never get over that.

I was sold on flying as soon as I had a taste for it.

As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.

The most important thing we can do is inspire young minds and to advance the kind of science, math and technology education that will help youngsters take us to the next phase of space travel.

America had an emphasis on the individual and so education became available for everyone.

I hate to think that we may be out there seven to ten years out and dependent on the Russians for our journey into space.