I had always wanted to go to the Navy. As a young kid, I was intrigued by a Naval Officer with the beautiful brown shoes and sharp gold wings.
Wally SchirraI left Earth three times and found no other place to go. Please take care of Spaceship Earth.
Wally SchirraWhen people have asked if I'd like to go in the Shuttle, I said you don't get to fly it, except for landing, which I'd love to do. I wouldn't go unless I could command it
Wally SchirraKids today don't want to get married. Too many of their friends have been married and divorced already. They just don't believe in it
Wally Schirra