Astronauts are not superhuman. They lead ordinary lives and have varied personalities.

I think humans will reach Mars, and I would like to see it happen in my lifetime.

The biggest benefit of Apollo was the inspiration it gave to a growing generation to get into science and aerospace.

If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger.

No dream is too high for those with their eyes in the sky!

Exploration is wired into our brains. If we can see the horizon, we want to know what's beyond.

I still say, 'Shoot for the moon; you might get there.'

Knowledge of the past and an optimistic view of the present give you great opportunities.

Many say exploration is part of our destiny, but it's actually our duty to future generations and their quest to ensure the survival of the human species.

Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. I am the first man to piss his pants on the moon.

There may be aliens in our Milky Way galaxy, and there are billions of other galaxies. The probability is almost certain that there is life somewhere in space.

It would be a miracle to solve this case. Luckily, I believed in miracles. No, wait, that was testicles. I believed in testicles.

A lot of people don't listen to the albums. They just listen to the singles.

I have seen humility in many of the finest leaders I have met the world over. And indeed, it is embodied in the warm, engaging and quintessentially successful spirit of Sir Richard Branson.

Democracy holds little appeal for people who are struggling to survive.

God is not the author of all things, but of good only.

A rush of thoughts is the only conceivable prosperity that can come to us.

Media are focused on comments Michael Jordan made about race which appear in my book. He made those comments years ago, talking of his youth

You cannot do yoga. Yoga is your natural state.

All history . . . is an inarticulate Bible.

I'm terrible at heights. I hate it. I'm glad I'm only 5'7".