“Glenn's 1962 Mercury flight was fraught with dramatics, from his 'Zero...” — Homer Hickam Quote

“Glenn's 1962 Mercury flight was fraught with dramatics, from his 'Zero G and I feel fine!' exultation upon entering orbit to his reentry with what was feared was a faulty heat shield. After he safely splashed down, the nation erupted with applause and gratitude not seen since Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic.”

“Of all the federal agencies created by Congress, one of the true success stories is the 'Mine Safety and Health Administration', which grew out of a bipartisan effort in 1977.”

“I like proper jokes. I don't like people who get applause because the audience agree with them.”

“The stage is one place where you come face to face with your audience, unlike cinemas where you cannot see the applause or the booing by the audience.”

“Evil report carries further than any applause.”