Even with their combined support, the cost of mounting a production has proved to be too much. We have continued read more

Even with their combined support, the cost of mounting a production has proved to be too much. We have continued to do fine productions, and I've found it even more challenging because we have to adapt productions to the recital stage, and yet we're doing full productions with sets, lights and everything.

[After working constantly in the 1980s, Armstrong tried his hand at screenwriting in the 1990s. With writing partner John Doolittle, read more

[After working constantly in the 1980s, Armstrong tried his hand at screenwriting in the 1990s. With writing partner John Doolittle, he sold several scripts but none ended up on the screen.] It occurred to me after a while -- I didn't understand why I was setting myself up for two careers where I was going to be rejected, ... You can do it all right with one, but come on.

Immediately after the injury, nerve cells inside die and others lose their ability to pass on signals.

Immediately after the injury, nerve cells inside die and others lose their ability to pass on signals.

His unselfishness goes a long way on this team. For example, he'll throw the next pass and he'll knock down read more

His unselfishness goes a long way on this team. For example, he'll throw the next pass and he'll knock down the open shot. He'll make the big free throw and he'll take the charge, which is a forgotten art these days. He has worked hard and I don't want to sell people that he's just gifted ... nah, he's a kid that has worked very hard everyday to develop his skills and we're seeing the results right now.

The thing that's important to know is that you never know. You're always sort of feeling your way.

The thing that's important to know is that you never know. You're always sort of feeling your way.

A lot of it just has to do with luck, serendipity.

A lot of it just has to do with luck, serendipity.

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the read more

My definition [of a philosopher] is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the ropes which confine him to earth and trying to haul him down.

We still have a refining issue. Refineries in other parts of the country have been able to increase output but read more

We still have a refining issue. Refineries in other parts of the country have been able to increase output but they will have to go down later this year for maintenance.

It is clear, though, that the Genesis experience bolsters the previous conclusion that an MSR entry vehicle must be designed read more

It is clear, though, that the Genesis experience bolsters the previous conclusion that an MSR entry vehicle must be designed to maintain containment of the samples in the event that a parachute or any other entry, descent, and landing deployment or actuation fails.