This book is dedicated first to my father and mother. Since my father's profession frequently took him away from home, it was my mother who saw the potential in me as a boy, when there was no indication of it in my day-to-day behavior. Second, to Pete Conrad, my primary role model, who saw the possibilities within me and who allowed me to achieve the dream I had of being a good astronaut. Third, to my wife Leslie, who was willing to live in a very small apartment, on not a lot of money, for a whole lot of years so that I could do whatever it took to change from an astronaut to an artist. I love her very much and her loving and caring attitude is a constant inspiration to me.