I understand that Detroit was a pretty rough place to grow up in the '70s and '80s.

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.

You have to be firm, persistent, passionate, and driven by the idea and have a strong desire to bring your product to the market

It's easy to forget that anything is possible with these guys. That there really are no limits.

Making an un-perfect decision is far, far better than not making a decision, which is the worst possible decision you could make.

Driving most supercars is like trying to manhandle a cow up a back staircase, but this is like smearing honey onto Keira Knightley.

Fear is a force that sharpens your senses. Being afraid is a state of paralysis in which you can't do anything.

It's not to much fun to know yourself too well or think you do - everyone needs a little conceit to carry them through & past the falls.

Abortion has become a very politicised issue that I think countries have to work out themselves. In a lot of countries, people can't even yet agree on what their laws should be.

Sometimes being an artist is a real drag. It can be incredibly bureaucratic.

Philosophers have often looked for the defining feature of humans — language, rationality, culture, and so on. I'd stick with this: Man is the only animal that likes Tabasco sauce.

I don't get the point in a lot of biopics, they're boring. You know what's gonna happen. You're just watching actors show off.