When you're a little different than others, it takes a little more time to fit in. If you really want to be there, there are no ingredients you need other than effort, perseverance and teamwork. Julie Payette More Quotes by Julie Payette More Quotes From Julie Payette I always call myself a space construction worker. We were only the second mission ever to go to the space station. There was nothing on board. We brought the first three tons of equipment, including some of the Imax camera stuff. We literally switched the light on to the station and walked in. It was an assembly mission. Julie Payette construction The prerequisite that people have a scientific or engineering degree or a medical degree limits the number of female astronauts. Right now, still, we have about 20 per cent of people who have that prerequisite who are female. So hey, girls: Embrace the very fun career of science and technology. Look at computer science. That's what I did. Julie Payette technology girl fun I am definitely a little more nervous for my colleagues when I'm working at mission control than I am myself, on the shuttle. Julie Payette missions nervous littles The one thing we can't really train for is weightlessness, real weightlessness. It's a ton of fun. It's pure Newtonian physics. You push in one direction, you go in the opposite direction with an equal force. Julie Payette physics real fun The science behind Interstellar is interesting, because some of it is absolutely real astrophysics and orbital mechanics, some of it is theoretical physics, and some of it is completely Hollywood. When a science fiction movie is based on plausible science, it's really good. Julie Payette physics real interesting I'm a true believer in the strength of teamwork, in the power of dreams, and in the absolute necessity of a support structure. Julie Payette dreams support strength power In a modern and innovative society, where advancements are plentiful and communication is instantaneous, science and technology are a part of everyday life. Julie Payette communication technology life science My favourite thing about the holiday season is to spend time with family and friends and to take time off to celebrate. Julie Payette celebrate holiday family time Every event, whether they're positive or negative, shapes us. And sometimes, events happen that we couldn't even fathom. Julie Payette happen positive sometimes negative 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. Julie Payette challenge good work long Maple butter spread on a tortilla is absolutely delightful. Julie Payette butter absolutely maple spread 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. Julie Payette search look welcome time I learned that you have to be careful about how you say things but not what you say. Julie Payette say things you be-careful I will take every constructive criticism, make it my own, learn from my mistake, and go forward. Julie Payette will my-own criticism mistake Science is fun, and it's fundamental. Julie Payette fundamental fun science Our values are tolerance and determination and freedom of religion, freedom to act, opportunities, equality of opportunities amongst everyone and for all. Julie Payette values freedom determination religion What's really important is to recognize when people do great things or when people pursue an initiative or show enormous generosity or heart or bravery. Julie Payette great important heart people Whatever your interests or abilities, I encourage you stay active during the holiday season. Julie Payette stay your you holiday Trust science, believe that innovation and discoveries are good for us, and make decisions based on data and evidence. Julie Payette good innovation trust science We're all on-board the same planetary spaceship, but together, we can move mountains. Julie Payette mountains move same together
