I'm a true believer in the strength of teamwork, in the power of dreams, and in the absolute necessity of a support structure.
With our brains and our smarts and our altruistic capability, we can do a lot of good.
We have fans that circulate air in the cabin of the module of the space shuttle. They're running all the time. They're absolutely necessary because, otherwise, you will breathe your own CO2 and intoxicate yourself quite fast.
I was a flight engineer on my second flight, which is the most senior position a non-American can have aboard the shuttle. We're the cockpit crew. We fly the vehicle up to space, dock the vehicle to the space station, undock it at the end of the mission, and return it to the ground.
Will we have a colony on Mars? I think so.
Anyone can accomplish anything and rise to the challenge as long as they are willing to work with others, to let go of the personal agenda, to reach a higher goal, and to do what is right for the common good.
I will take every constructive criticism, make it my own, learn from my mistake, and go forward.
There was a substantial vinyl collection in my home, and my mom played piano. We, the children, were enrolled in piano lessons very early on.
All my voice training comes from choir and small ensemble singing.
Every event, whether they're positive or negative, shapes us. And sometimes, events happen that we couldn't even fathom.
I am classically trained in piano, flute, and voice.
Our values are tolerance and determination and freedom of religion, freedom to act, opportunities, equality of opportunities amongst everyone and for all.
My dad, who likes genealogy, knows who was the first guy that came from France in 1655, and the guy settled in Montreal, and Montreal is an island where the city is in Quebec.
We should continue all the time to look out for those who have less, to stand for those who can't, to reach out across differences, to use our land intelligently, to open our borders and welcome those who seek harbour, and never, ever cease to be curious, ask questions, and to explore and search.
On my first mission, I was the spacewalk supervisor: the person that runs the spacewalk from inside the vehicle. As such, I was the one that closed the hatch when my colleagues left to work outside for six hours. And I was also the person who opens the hatch when they come back, and we repressurize.
Part of the role that I am fulfilling as Governor General is to highlight what communities can do together.
My favourite thing about the holiday season is to spend time with family and friends and to take time off to celebrate.
Whatever your interests or abilities, I encourage you stay active during the holiday season.
In a modern and innovative society, where advancements are plentiful and communication is instantaneous, science and technology are a part of everyday life.
Maple butter spread on a tortilla is absolutely delightful.
