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“I've seen how they make the Chicken McNuggets and exactly what goes into them.”
“Even when I was young, I would build things with Lego or make 'robots' out of cereal boxes - long before I learned metalwork. The desire to build was always there.”
“On 'MythBusters,' a lot of what we do does not fall into any category of things we have ever done before. There's a lot of problem solving to figure out how to even approach a given problem. A background in science or engineering helps a lot.”
“There are plenty of myths out there that are either really expensive to do or incredibly difficult or complicated to execute.”
“Unfortunately, making what is essentially a laser sword falls into the deadly category.”
“Drones can be a huge advantage to agencies fighting natural disasters. They can launch immediately, gather vital data about an emergency situation, and help efficiently relay that information to all agencies involved, all without putting further lives at risk.”
“Contrary to popular belief, not a significant amount of research goes into cockroach radiation.”
“When I was a kid, I never wanted to be James Bond. I wanted to be Q, because he was the guy who made all the gadgets. I guess you could say that engineering came naturally.”
“When I used to work in special effects at the model shop, I couldn't imagine having a better job. We made spaceships and miniature cities and I was working on robots. Then the 'MythBusters' opportunity came along.”
“I hope people can envision a future where we as humans have robots that are alongside us, assisting in our daily lives.”
“Worldwide access to electronic parts has truly opened up the opportunity for innovation for engineers of all levels. It's an incredible time to be alive.”
“I liked the challenge of designing and building things, figuring out how something works and how to make it better or apply it in a different way.”
“Life in space isn't easy. It's full of challenges that push the limits of technology, and often requires truly innovative solutions.”
“I only learned what an engineer was from a college guidance counselor. When she described it, a light clicked on in my head, and I said, 'Yes, that's what I want to do.'”
“I remember when I was a kid and I was interested in robots, there was really nothing out there but Erector Sets and Tinker Toys.”
“Not only will innovative technology create a more connected human race; it will normalize access to our most basic needs.”
“Everybody has stories about using duct tape. Of course, most don't try to lift a car with it.”
“I always wanted to have a technical career that was also creative. I have been extremely lucky in that sense to be able to combine those two things.”
“There's nothing like experiencing the sights and sounds of a live robot combat event.”
“Working on movies and TV is a blast, and ILM has the most talented people in the world. But on 'Mythbusters' I've been able to go places I would never have access to otherwise.”