Definitely you don't become famous by doing something bad; that's a professional death sentence.

Nobody is going anywhere in 10 years.

Definitely you don't become famous by doing something bad; that's a professional death sentence. You remember that whatever you do, someone will be watching, and you study all the time. It sounds terrible, but you get used to it. I'm 45, and I'm still at school, essentially.

I'm 45, and I'm still at school, essentially. Even after being assigned to the mission, I had to write a number of exams, with people commenting on my performance.

When you're a little different than others, it takes a little more time to fit in. If you really want to be there, there are no ingredients you need other than effort, perseverance and teamwork.

Some people will always be volunteers to explore, and it is, in my mind, a privilege.

I am definitely a little more nervous for my colleagues when I'm working at mission control than I am myself, on the shuttle.