I feel honored to represent my team for the Shaw award,

I am honored to be included with professor Mayor in this award. His innovative brilliance has been impressive and he has served as a model for young scientists.

You know, it's always going to be a fight. I feel honored to represent for my folks ... I'm glad [the voters] opened their eyes just a little bit.

I wasn't really expecting that award. I am very proud of myself. I am honored. It's a good way to go out.

It's a bit embarrassing getting such a big prize. My collaborators really deserve it for all of their innovative and hard work. My long-time buddy, Paul Butler, has been the brains and the engine behind our planet search. I am indebted to him for every single planet we've found.

We would like to make these discoveries routine and eventually push into the 'super Earth' regime.