I Felt Very Honored, And I Knew

Yes, I Did Feel A Special Responsibility To Be The First American Woman In Space.

I've Spent My Whole Life Not Talking To People, And I Don't See Why I Should Start Now.

But Even In Elementary School And Junior High, I Was Very Interested In Space And In The Space Program.

I Don't Have Any Nicknames.

I Think Maybe It's Too Bad That Our Society Isn't Further Along And This Is Such A Big Deal. I Think It's Time...that People Realize That Women In This Country Can Do Any Job They Want To Do.