[M.D. Holloway]

I had my application all filled out for a mission specialist post back in 89. Drinking with some friends one night one asked me why I wanted to do it and I said for the fame, money and chicks.

He then asked me if I could name an astronaut that wasn't on an Apollo mission or died when the shuttle crashed - I couldn't. So much for fame.

He then asked how much did they pay - well at the time it was 30K a year for 2 years - so much for money.

As for the chicks, well he was a salesman for a paper company (no really!) and he was git'n it regular by some serious hottys.

Needless to say, my feet are firmly planted on the ground.