How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Since Sol 6 all I've wanted to do was get the hell out of here. Now the prospect of leaving the Hab behind scares the s*** out of me. (20.122)
The Hab's been through a lot. It's been blown up. It's been deflated. It's been covered—literally—with Mark's poop. It must stink. Despite all of this, Mark still feels an immense amount of comfort when he's there. It might be nasty, but it's a familiar kind of nasty.
Quote #8
If there is a "later in life," I'll be happy to endure a little nostalgia. But for now, I just want to go home. (22.10)
For the first time, Mark actually believes that he'll make it home. That's huge. It was a struggle to survive, but he never took his eyes off the prize—planet Earth. This guy's been seeing red for way too long.
Quote #9
If I get back to Earth, I'll be famous, right? A fearless astronaut who beat all the odds, right? I bet women like that. (24.103)
Mark, you sly devil! He has a point, though. Even if he makes it home, Mark's life will never be the same. He'll never be able to be anonymous again. Whether that's good or not depends entirely on your perspective.