I was always fascinated by science-fiction shows, shows like 'Star Trek' and 'Lost in Space.'

- Michael P. Anderson

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 …

- Michael P. Anderson

Science was something that really caught my attention. It was something I really could sink my teeth into.

- Michael P. Anderson

When you launch in a rocket, you're not really flying that rocket. You're just sort of hanging on.

- Michael P. Anderson

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. A…

- Michael P. Anderson

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 really can't beat a plac…

- Michael P. Anderson

Fortunately, I got called down to NASA for an interview. And one thing led to the next, and one day I got that call. I've been here about seven years…

- Michael P. Anderson

It looks like the future's really bright.

- Michael P. Anderson

As you look back at your life, there are just a million different things that have happened, just in the right way, to allow you to make your dreams …

- Michael P. Anderson