Clearly, some creative thinking is badly needed if humans are to have a future beyond Earth. Returning to the Moon may be worthy and attainable, but it fails to capture the public's imagination. What does get people excited is the prospect of a mission to Mars.
“Never let 'em see you sweat. Guests feel guilty if they think you've worked too hard to make dinner for them - which of course you have!”
“It's totally different now, traveling to different meets and different cities and actually being able to enjoy the cities I'm in.”