Brian May

Astronomy's much more fun when you're not an astronomer.

Everybody thought I was a bit of an eccentric for wanting to be out there looking at the stars, but I still do.

Each gig should be unique. You're always treading that line between keeping yourself fresh and giving people something they want to hear.

Although I write to entertain, and try to keep my work free of didacticism, I do have a rather passionate belief in our need to be connected to - and to learn from - history.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Don't listen to anybody. Nobody knows the magic bullet. If they did, they'd sell it and make a fortune. Follow your gut. Follow your instincts. Every once in a while, take a chance.