The most crucial thing is to learn the craft: how to string sentences together, how to make your dialogue sound like real people, how to properly pace a story, how to develop interesting characters.

Here you are truly separate from the earth, at least for a little while, removed from the cares and concerns that occupy you on the ground.

Flight is romance - not in the sense of sexual attraction, but as an experience that enriches life.

Mistakes are inevitable in aviation, especially when one is still learning new things. The trick is to not make the mistake that will kill you.

Airplanes are like women - pick what you like and try to get it away from the guy who has it, then dress it out to the limit of your wallet and taste.

Flying is like sex - I've never had all I wanted but occasionally I've had all I could stand.

It's the most exciting thing you have ever done with your pants on!