Julie Payette
Julie Payette

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
Julie Payette

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
Julie Payette

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
Julie Payette

I learned that you have to be careful about how you say things but not what you say.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

We sleep very well in space. We have a sleeping bag each, and when you get into it, you float in the sleeping bag.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

I welcome comments. I think criticism can be very constructive and can help further. I mean, there's no perfect perfection anywhere. There's no perfect picture.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

As a 12th-generation Canadian, I'm exactly just that, a Canadian, and I am here to serve all Canadians of all backgrounds, of all walks of life, either new or not so new.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

Maple butter spread on a tortilla is absolutely delightful.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

I will take every constructive criticism, make it my own, learn from my mistake, and go forward.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

Human interaction is not a simple thing.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

With our brains and our smarts and our altruistic capability, we can do a lot of good.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

There was a substantial vinyl collection in my home, and my mom played piano. We, the children, were enrolled in piano lessons very early on.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

I am from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I was born there, and I am a twelfth Montrealer.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

Clearly, when I first started talking about the fact that I wanted to be an astronaut, I was in primary school, so people understand that we want to be all kinds of things then. It's not a big deal.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

It is one planet and we all have a duty to protect it. We have to work together. We have to use our power to work together and make decisions and changes that are needed to preserve our world.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

My favourite thing about the holiday season is to spend time with family and friends and to take time off to celebrate.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

My son, Laurier, and I love being outdoors. We like to ski and to skate, to play in the snow, and simply to walk and enjoy the winter scenery.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

I really feel like, on my first mission, the first mission is when you prove yourself and hopefully deserve the privilege to continue as an astronaut and remain in the corps and get granted an opportunity for a second mission.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

You can learn at any age, but when you are young, you are like a sponge, and when you are introduced to more different types of things before the age of seven and eight, then you get fascinated by that.

Julie Payette
Julie Payette

The weather of the U.A.E. is phenomenal: very nice and clear.