Theocratic and military authorities share one thing: they have no sense of humour.

I pity Americans for their very bad fruits. Your 'mango' is cucumber. The only thing I really miss about Egypt is mangoes.

I get very confused about being called a comedian, because when you say 'I'm a comedian,' people expect you to crack a joke. Maybe I use laughter and humour to make people think. I don't know what you call that - a humourist? A satirist? A pessimistic comedian? I don't know. Satirists can be very dark.

One thing all stage mothers share is an overpowering ambition for their daughters.

There's one thing we all share: We eat to nurture ourselves, to feel stronger.

One thing I probably share with everyone else in the astronaut office is composure.