People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach. My jump gave them an … - Felix Baumgartner

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All of our presidents come into office looking so vigorous. . . They grow grayer and grayer, and by the time they leave, they’re as white as the building they live in. . . I have one big advantage: I’ve been coloring my hair for years. So you’re not going to see me turn white in the White House.

Felix Baumgartner

People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach. My jump gave them an opportunity to come along for the ride. They could watch live on their screens how someone rises all the way up into the stratosphere.

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This claustrophobia was the only weakness I had. It's not my fault. It's just in my mind.

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The stratosphere is a hostile place.

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I've done a lot of things in a business where you're lucky to stay alive, so when the time comes, I'll be happy to pass my knowledge along and help someone else.

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Well, to me, my past accomplishments weren't crazy. They required a lot of skill and careful planning.

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I don't like to rate myself; others can do that. I've spoken with a number of young people who weren't even born in 1969, when the first moon landing was made. They've witnessed the first person to fly at faster than speed of the sound without propulsion. These kids are happy to have had such a momentous event in their lifetime.

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