The Stratosphere Is A Hostile Place.

I Can't Bear The Thought Of My Mother Having To Push Me Around In A Wheelchair. I'd Rather Die Quickly.

I Always Had The Dream Of Flying, And The Cheapest Way Is To Become A Skydiver.

Aviation - And Space Travel, In Particular - Have Always Been Especially Captivating.

I Base Jumped Off One Of The Highest Buildings In The World.

I Want To Inspire The Next Generation. I Want To Be In Mission Control With Someone Younger Than Me Wanting To Break My Record.