Because when we're in space, my job is primarily getting us there and getting us back.

You know, Scooter's going to do the first separation burn; I'm going to do the second separation burn.

Well, for me it really wasn't a case of deciding to be an astronaut.

And, so I set my goals on astronaut because, as a military aviator, it was, I considered that to be about the peak of a flying career.

And, obviously as a, as one who likes to travel around myself a lot, I think the Earth is a beautiful place. And, I'm looking forward to some new perspectives.

That's what Hubble can do for us. It can tell us whether the universe is expanding forever or if one day it's going to come back together.

So, I decided that whatever I was, wanted to do with my life, it would have to do, it would have to have something to do with the exploration and doing new things.

I worked for some very good people who have helped me along the way and actually enabled me to have the opportunity to be selected to join the Astronaut Corps.

I'm looking forward to coming back, back to Earth, the landing, the views.

Those folks out in the space suits are going to be getting beat up.

There's been a tremendous amount of work that's been done that you can't see in Columbia.

To be agreeable in society, you must consent to be taught many things which you already know.

Anyone can spin a victory, it's a total loss that demands creativity

Change without learning is painful. Learning without change is pointless.

Nights

In many homes, technology meant to illuminate the mind ends up only illuminating the living room.

Give crowns and pounds and guineas But not your heart away; Give pearls away and rubies, But keep your fancy free.

Welcome to the Academy Awards, or, as it's known at my house, Passover.

The control is shifting because of the democratisation of the internet. My industry is very good at building walls to stop people getting in.

There are nice, funny, totally good-looking guys out there. You just have to know where to look…and apparently, where NOT to look.

I'm outspoken and I'm headstrong.