What we find is that if you have a goal that is very, very far out, and you approach it in little steps, you start to get there faster. Your mind opens up to the possibilities.

Science provides an understanding of a universal experience, and arts provides a universal understanding of a personal experience.

My parents were comfortable with me exploring areas that they were not proficient in. Some parents just aren't comfortable with that.

Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.

I always knew I'd go to space.

Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations. If you adopt their attitudes, then the possibility won't exist because you'll have already shut it out...You can hear other people's wisdom, but you've got to re-evaluate the world for yourself.

I wanted to be a professional dancer for a period of time, and I did a lot of dancing and choreography and got paid for it.