The first human beings to land on Mars should not come back to Earth. They should be the beginning of a build-up of a colony/settlement, I call it a 'permanence'.

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.

There ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.

Day's sweetest moments are at dawn.

I am the the type to have a personal experience with a celebrity, but I'm too classy to bring that up.

It is in the nature of the New Yorker to be as topical as possible, on a level that is often small in scale and playful in intention.

I don't care about money. I really don't care. I just want to do what I do

Frankly, my fundamental beliefs have not changed.

No matter what the situation, winning takes care of a lot of stuff. Things are never perfect, even when you win. But it does make for a lot better environment, for sure.

Authors are the vanguard in the march of mind, the intellectual backwoodsmen, reclaiming from the idle wilderness new territories for the thought and activity of their happier brethren.

As we have throughout this century, we will lead with the power of our example, but be prepared, when necessary, to make an example of our power.

All writing is ultimately a question of solving a problem.