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Dennis Quaid recalled reading the book as a child in Houston, saying he devoured it in two days and was inspired to pursue acting because of its portrayal of his favorite astronaut, Gordo Cooper. He expressed strong enthusiasm for the story, indicating it had a lasting impact on his career aspirations.
Episode: Dennis Quaid
The book was mentioned as something Quaid read when he was a child that inspired him to pursue acting, particularly because of its portrayal of Gordo Cooper, his favorite astronaut. He enjoyed the book so much that he read it in just two days.
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It was when I grew up in Houston...I read it like in two days and wanted to play Gordo Cooper because he was my favorite astronaut back then.