Professor Brian Cox meets Buzz Aldrin

I met Buzz once at a NBAA Convention in New Orleans many years ago. Inside the convention Big room he was sitting by himself had some papers in his hand and I walked up and I stuck out my hand and he stood up and shook my hand. I thanked him and said “I watched you guys on TV and what you did convinced me to become a pilot…Thank you .” I’m now a 70yo Veteran and retired pilot who had a wonderful life flying around our world.

I saw him driving down the street in an old corvette in Ventura Ca. I thought I would die. I waved and shouted hello and he smiled at me and waved back. I almost drowned in a pool when I was nine and I woke up in a hospital and watched them launch and by the time I got home they were walking on the moon. My Mother said "I am glad that you lived to see this" I thought, yeah me too!

I am so happy that Buzz never gave up. The years after the moon landings was very frustrating for all people interested and even more working on space flight. We are very happy to have you, Buzz!

I remember these events and it’s hard to describe how big of an event it was. There’s nothing to compare it with these days.

All I did was search for "interesting talk" and found this gem. Boy am I glad!

You see a man that has walked across another celestial body - That alone sends shivers down my spine - I am ashamed as a human for others disliking something like that or even calling it a lie - instead of being proud of what we can achieve, you spit on it and try to cast a shadow on the greatness of people like Dr. Aldrin, or any other astronaut - you spit on people that devoted their lifes to bringing humanity forward... The internet has become a weird place - Thank You Dr.Aldrin! For everything You and Your fellows did! In my opinion You are one of a few remaining, truely iconic humans! Stay Strong!

Brian is an outstanding interviewer. He asks the simple questions and lets the speaker "speak" without any interference whatsoever. Amazing. Most interviewers would be compelled to intervene and interject something along the way. But Dr. Cox sits back and does his job. Brian Cox is one of the best interviewers I've ever seen of Buzz Aldrin. BTW, Buzz legally changed his name to "Buzz" in the 1990s according to the book "Rocket Men" by Craig Nelson.

God Bless you Michael Collins who left the surly bonds for good yesterday, April 28, 2021 at the age of 90. Good Bless your soul. Sincerely, a long time follower of your Apollo 11 history.

For a man of 86 years, he seems in pretty good shape.

I think one of the things people miss is the raw intelligence of this man. His educational level and piercing intellect is often looked over because of perceived personal problems and the fact he has a wonderful sense of humor. I have never met him but have non the less loved and admired him since I was seven years old. God bless you Buzz, you are a true patriot!

Brian Cox did a brilliant job of interviewing him, just spot on with his questions and the way he didn't interrupt Buzz at all

Thank you Mr Aldrin, you're the man.

Buzz is as tough as Nails and the coolest Astronaut ,and the younger generation could learn a lot from his wisdom and knowledge.And unlike Neil[the quiet one, but legend]was always willing to talk about what it was like on the Moon, and possibly going to Mars!!

Always amazed at the fact we put a man on the moon before we had the common sense to put wheels on suitcases!!

SHAME ON SOME OF THESE COMMENTS ....... THIS MAN HAS SEEN MORE IN HIS LIFE , THAN 99% OF US WILL EVER WITNESS IN OUR LIVES .

All people should be so proud of these men who risked it all .

“FIRST MAN” brought me here. Amazing

Buzz is an American treasure. We are so lucky he is still around for the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.

What an incredible man. I remember my mother getting me out of bed i was 4 yrs old at the time to watch Neil Armstrong take those history making steps & utter those immortal words.

One of the greatest astronauts EVER! Everyone loves you Buzz!