So, We Have To Get Up And

Well, For Me It Really Wasn't A Case Of Deciding To Be An Astronaut.

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.

And Then, When I Thought About Joining The Air Force, Flying Seemed Like A Natural Extension Of The Motorcycling Experience. You're Going Faster, Higher. You're Operating A Machine That's A Lot More Powerful Than You Are.

And, I Wouldn't Consider Myself To Be A Natural Pilot; I've Had To Work At It.

I See It As One Of My Jobs To Make Sure That, It Sounds Ridiculous, But To Make Sure The Folks Are Eating, Make Sure Folks Are Getting Enough Fluids, Make Sure Folks Are, You Know, Comfortable In The Orbiter.