I wouldn't trade my career with anybody's. I'd trade a few movies with Tom Hanks - 'Apollo 13 and 'Forrest Gump' - but other than that, I love my career.

When I was a very little boy I lived underneath the air pattern of LaGuardia airport in New York and I watched the planes fly to their destinations. I was in love with the design of these airplanes.

You know, I've never killed a man before. I mean I droped bombs on the enemy from the above, but never face to face. [thinking pause] I don't see what the big deal is - I really don't.

I don't believe in regrets; I believe your future is in your tomorrows.

Having kids is something you can't always do. Kids are like lightning. You grab that lightning when you can get it.

Sports, entertainment and aviation are three of the most exciting professions in the world; you are dealing with the same magnitude.

When all else fails, fresh tactics!