Brian May

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

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

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.

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.

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.