I haven't yet figured out how I was made first captain, because I was not an outstanding student. I was an adequate student.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Well, my transition into being a captain was easy.
I always liked the idea of leadership and being a captain.
The captain thing was really an honor, and it was really flattering for me. It was really something that I didn't expect, and I would say that was the highlight of my career so far, being elected captain by my peers.
I always thought that I played better when I was the captain. If you look at my record during the six years I was captain - except for a couple of series - I did very well.
I've had lots of things that didn't work out, like TV shows. You learn a lot through mistakes - I learned that you have to be the captain of your ship. Actually, I own my ship.
Throughout my entire life, I've always been a captain. I was the captain of my high school team. I was the captain at Oklahoma State University. I was the captain of the 2008 Olympic team.
During my career as an airline pilot, I had the opportunity to be a check and training captain. Part of this job was to train and test experienced pilots to ensure that they had the necessary knowledge and skills to safely and efficiently operate those magnificent big jets.
I was working in restaurants as a captain and as a waiter.
My goal was to make first lieutenant. I never spent a lot of time worrying about what came after that.
I ran the high school newspaper and was in student government. I played sports my whole life but was never picked as captain.