Yes, I Did Feel A Special Responsibility

You Know, I Go Around The Country A Lot.

The Fact That I Was Going To Be The First American Woman To Go Into Space Carried Huge Expectations Along With It.

I've Spent My Whole Life Not Talking To People, And I Don't See Why I Should Start Now.

Even Though Nasa Tries To Simulate Launch, And We Practice In Simulators, It's Not The Same - It's Not Even Close To The Same.

I Find Myself Looking Around For Other New, Interesting Opportunities To Dive Into.