Peter Shankman

So, you know, I was mentioning one of the Haros years ago that I had a cat named NASA.

And I had a cat named NASA because I was a fan of the space program, but I've never actually been smart enough to be involved in it.

And someone from NASA happened to be a member of HARO.

They said, you know, we have this civilian advisory council, and I need a marketing person.

And it had to be great.

And so I met with them.

And the next thing I knew, I was on this commission.

I was appointed by Commissioner Bolden, who was appointed by Obama.

And I remember being at the first meeting.

And we were all introducing ourselves.

And the guy to my left said, well, you know, I'm a three-time shuttle commander.

And I have three shuttle launches under my belt.

And the guy to the right said, oh, I'm the dean of aerospace engineering at Stanford.

And I just look at the table and go, I got it.

I got a cat.

I did.

Who turns down the government asking you for your help?

Well, for me, I enjoy writing.

I mean, it's one of the things I'm really good at.

I really have a nice time with it.