On a standard space shuttle crew, two of the astronauts have a test pilot background - the commander and the pilot. Sally Ride American Astronaut More Sally Ride Quotes 4
My background is in physics, so I was the mission specialist, who is sort of like the flight engineer on an airplane. Sally Ride American Astronaut More Sally Ride Quotes 4
I'm inclined to think that a military background wouldn't hurt anyone. William Faulkner American Novelist More William Faulkner Quotes 3
I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out. Ellen Ochoa American Astronaut More Ellen Ochoa Quotes 2
What everyone in the astronaut corps shares in common is not gender or ethnic background, but motivation, perseverance, and desire - the desire to participate in a voyage of discovery. Ellen Ochoa American Astronaut More Ellen Ochoa Quotes 2
A good short-story writer has an instinct for sketching in just enough background to ground the specific story. Lynn Abbey American Author More Lynn Abbey Quotes 1
A good short-story writer has an instinct for sketching in just enough background to ground the specific story. Lynn Abbey American Author More Lynn Abbey Quotes 1
I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. James Rhinehart More James Rhinehart Quotes 1
It was a bizarre tour in terms of results but, forgetting what was going on in the background, it was a fairly standard cricket tour. James Franklin More James Franklin Quotes 0
A strong background in reading skills is the basis for all other disciplines, including mathematics and science. James Lewis More James Lewis Quotes 0
This Iranian issue is lurking as tension in the background. It's going to keep oil higher until it works its way out. James Awad More James Awad Quotes 0
Without having a background of New Harmony, it is a little more difficult to understand what New Harmony is today. Jan Kahle More Jan Kahle Quotes 0
Even when we do survey work for the department we may ask for ethnic background or the number of people in the family, but never their Social Security number or date of birth. Janice Okubo More Janice Okubo Quotes 0
U.S. Rep. Holland has an extensive background that he brings to this race and we welcome him to it. Jason Miller More Jason Miller Quotes 0
With the schoolhouse quilt, the quilter brings the bright colors of the background forward and the foreground backwards through the use of color. Jean Tyson More Jean Tyson Quotes 0
These are the people who under-stand the true value of a lease. People without a finance background may not really understand the intricacies and the real value of a lease, as opposed to purchasing something outright. Jeff Hedges More Jeff Hedges Quotes 0
My extensive experience and success providing families with sound financial advice and planning will give AOL users the background and tools to effectively manage their household finances. The monthly Rags to Riches column will show you how real people have done extraordinary things to get financially secure. Jennifer Openshaw More Jennifer Openshaw Quotes 0
I am gratified by Rudy's support, particularly given our shared law enforcement background. I look forward to his being a part of my campaign for Senate. Jeanine Pirro More Jeanine Pirro Quotes 0
It was always part of the background, but it was never an integral part of the campaign. It never engulfed her. She's grasping for a pillar she thinks this campaign can be raised on. Jim Dornan More Jim Dornan Quotes 0
Both he and Holly have a background of making a positive impact in every community in which they've lived. Jim Elsberry More Jim Elsberry Quotes 0
We were so impressed with his background -- not only in government, but as a surgeon, and his interest in becoming connected to the community. Jim Flanagan More Jim Flanagan Quotes 0
It is a struggle to this day, dealing with this, and my racing background all seems so distant. I am having a hard time letting racing go. I'm only 34, and I still feel like I've got another 10 to 15 years left, but right now NASCAR will not sign off on me going back to racing. Jerry Nadeau More Jerry Nadeau Quotes 0
Applicants have to go through a series of steps, including thorough background checks, especially those who have lived abroad. That's all coordinated centrally. Jim Margolin More Jim Margolin Quotes 0
His background and knowledge can't be transplanted overnight, ... I'd make a point that unless you sat on the throne, you don't know what it's like to be king. In reality there are a lot of things that you do and people you influence that other people don't see and that impact is there for the city. Jerry Ryan More Jerry Ryan Quotes 0
It is terrible that there is another murder as, regardless of the victim's background, this can only add to the tensions that exist in the loyalist community. Jim Rodgers More Jim Rodgers Quotes 0