Buzz Aldrin Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

6^th April 2010

Quote: "I have a softness in my heart for Buzz. I kind of have a crush on him. I haven't (told him), but I just show it to him when I hug. He's just the sweetest guy and his wife is the cutest thing ever." Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger is a big fan of her Dancing With The Stars rival - veteran astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

14^th September 2009

Fact: Spaceman Buzz Aldrin, who inspired the MTV Video Music Awards 'Moonman' prize, announced Sunday night's (13Sep09) first honour on the red carpet before this year's prizegiving - for Breakthrough Video. Lessons Learned by Matt & Kim won the award.

10^th September 2009

Fact: Jimmy Buffett, George Clooney's journalist father NICK and spaceman Buzz Aldrin joined presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and top U.S. broadcasters to pay tribute to revered newsman Walter Kronkite in New York on Wednesday (09Sep09). The beloved news anchor died in July (09), aged 92.

29^th September 2008

Fact: History-making astronaut Buzz Aldrin is writing his memoirs. Magnificent Desolation: The Long Road Home from the Moon is due to be published next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

9^th February 2006

Fact: <p>DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Nicollette Sheridan will provide the voice for a sexy Russian fly in animated film FLY ME TO THE MOON. The film features three young houseflies who stow away aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon. Other stars' voices featured in the film are real-life astronaut Buzz Aldrin, British actor Tim Curry and Kelly Ripa. </p>