Like most kids growing up, I had a very wide interest. I was interested in everything. I tried to take advantage of everything, from the sciences to music to writing to literature. — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
I went to the University of Washington as a physics and astronomy major. My other interest, of course, was aviation. I always wanted to be a pilot. And if you're going to fly airplanes, the best place to be is… — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
If you want something that's going to provide you with a lot of challenges and a variety of different things to do, then you… — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
Like most kids growing up, I had a very wide interest. I was interested in everything. I tried to take advantage of everything, from… — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
There are just hundreds of people that have inspired and influenced me in a number of different ways. First of all, you can't forget… — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
I was always fascinated by science-fiction shows, shows like 'Star Trek' and 'Lost in Space.' — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
I went to the University of Washington as a physics and astronomy major. My other interest, of course, was aviation. I always wanted to… — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
Science was something that really caught my attention. It was something I really could sink my teeth into. — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
Fortunately, I got called down to NASA for an interview. And one thing led to the next, and one day I got that call.… — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
As you look back at your life, there are just a million different things that have happened, just in the right way, to allow… — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
When you launch in a rocket, you're not really flying that rocket. You're just sort of hanging on. — Michael P. Anderson Copy Share Image
