If it wasn't for the women's movement, I wouldn't be where I am today.

If we want scientists and engineers in the future, we should be cultivating the girls as much as the boys.

Three Secrets to Success: Be willing to learn new things. Be able to assimilate new information quickly. Be able to get along with and work with other people.

All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.

It takes a couple of years just to get the background and knowledge that you need before you can go into detailed training for your mission.

Then during the mission itself, I used the space shuttle's robot arm to release a satellite into orbit.

There are lots of opportunities out there for women to work in these fields, ... Girls just need support, encouragement and mentoring to follow through with the sciences.

Our future lies with today's kids and tomorrow's space exploration.

The stars don't look bigger, but they do look brighter.

When you're getting ready to launch into space, you're sitting on a big explosion waiting to happen.

We need to make science cool again.

The fresh and crisp air of the country reminds us that our blood surges from of the natural world and how tied we are to the sprung rhythms of earth and sky, weather and season.

The truth is, I always want to kiss you.

It's great to have the freedom to enjoy your work and not feel like you're leaving your other life behind.

If I walked on water, my accusers would say it is because I can't swim.

The whole community must be saved [in Tibet].

I can feel a thing I cannot touch and touch a thing I cannot feel. The first is sad and sorry, the second is your heart.

The most difficult art is not in the choice of men, but in giving to the men chosen the highest service of which they are capable.

I'm lonely! I'm bored!

Most of the collaborations of technology were done by teams...Collaboration is key to creativity