“Humans spent thousands of years looking up at the stars and wondering what was out there. You guys never saw stars at… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
My father has a great love of science, and he indoctrinated me into it early. I think I was 12 or so… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Problem is (follow me closely here, the science is pretty complicated), if I cut a hole in the Hab, the air won't… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Log Entry: SOL 118 My conversation with NASA about the Water Reclaimer was boring and riddled with technical details. So I'll paraphrase… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Knock-knock-knock No, that's not creepy at all. Being in a spaceship twelve light-years from home and having someone knock on the door… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“I've always been a fan of science fiction. I grew up watching Star Trek. Now I get to live it!" "Star Trek?"… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“I tested the brackets by hitting them with rocks. This kind of sophistication is what we interplanetary scientists are known for.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“I know you're making a joke, but that Predator blew himself up with a bomb. The first human to actually kill an… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
There's more to research than just looking up facts. Eventually, you have to make subjective calls. If you're writing a science fiction… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“But seeing his status doesn’t help,” Mindy said. “It’s not like we can do anything about it if he falls behind. This is a… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“God damn it! I yelled to him. Will you stop wining about your problems during my murder!” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“One thing I have in abundance here are bags. They're not much different than kitchen trash bags, though I'm sure they cost $50,000 because… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Fortunately, when you spend a lot of time in space, you learn how to shit in a bag.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Yes, of course duct tape works in a near-vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. Don't wait for an inspired ending to come to mind. Work your way… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Also, I have duct tape. Ordinary duct tape, like you buy at a hardware store. Turns out even NASA can’t improve on duct tape.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Oh,” Lewis said, “well if you won’t let us then— Wait…wait a minute….I’m looking at my shoulder patch and it turns out I’m the… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Thanks to our modern era, facts are incredibly easy to come by. A few web searches for your subject matter, and you have all… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
I started the day with some nothin’ tea. Nothin’ tea is easy to make. First, get some hot water, then add nothin’. — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
