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Initially hesitant about embarking on the journey to space, Gayle King candidly expressed her fears during the CBS segment. She shared the moment she was approached about the opportunity last Thanksgiving, saying, "I was like no, no, no." However, after consulting with her close friends—referring to them as her "kitchen cabinet," including Oprah Winfrey—she began to reconsider. Winfrey's advice resonated deeply with King: "If you don’t do it when they all come back, you will be kicking yourself." This perspective ultimately encouraged King to step outside her comfort zone and embrace the unique challenge of space travel.