We were dead in the water.

By the time we were ready to cross the Atlantic, it was just another 18-hour flight.

When I finally saw the surface of the water, the course turned out to be right on.

The difference between them and us is that when they took off, they were willing to die.

He shared in the cost for the privilege of being the pilot, ... It worked out well for all of us -- we finished our project and he was part of a grand adventure.

I don't like to be in the limelight.