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posted 04-27-2012 02:09 AM               

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In a world exclusive, a new four part interview with Neil Armstrong, filmed on his visit to Australia last year, will made available over the next few weeks from May 1.

Armstrong was a guest of CPA Australia to celebrate their 125th anniversary.

NOTE: A code is required to give CPA members early access, no code needed after May 1st.

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posted 05-02-2012 11:16 AM               

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This is off to a great start. Armstrong came across as relaxed and happy to be talking to the interviewer. In the When We Left Earth series he was appeared a little stiff due mainly to the fact that he was reading the lines. I'm glad he is still open to doing appearances like this after that unfortunate event.

I noticed he had a standard issue black Sharpie in his shirt pocket...just in case

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posted 05-02-2012 08:23 PM               

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CPA say that the interview gets even better. The interview was conducted back in August and includes Neil narrating the Google Moon/DAC merged video that he showed to congress last year.

By prior agreement, Neil reviewed and approved the entire interview before being released.

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posted 05-07-2012 09:14 AM               

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Are these available for purchase to watch on regular TV? I don't like watching video on my computer, especially for hours at a time.

I would gladly pay to rent or purchase the file and/or to buy a DVD. They should put this in iTunes University. Thanks.

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posted 05-08-2012 04:52 AM              

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These are fantastic!

When I search YouTube for 'Neil Armstrong Interview' about the only real thing that comes up is Part 2 of the 60 Minutes piece he did when 'First Man' was released. Can't even find Part 1!

Is it just me or isn't this a huge exclusive that should be getting more attention for the general public and students?

Can't wait for Parts 3 and 4 and I would definitely purchase a DVD.

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posted 05-08-2012 06:00 AM               

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Not only are these a great exclusive Mike but the tie-in to the accounting profession is unusual too. A very interesting find.

EDIT: Neil's father was an auditor and the producers seem to have leveraged that into an interview.

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posted 05-13-2012 03:58 AM               

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Neil Armstrong signed over his image rights to Purdue University some years ago and is very particular about the use of such.

You can rest assured, if he stipulated certain terms and conditions about the use of the interview they will be set in stone.

If he said no DVD production on a commercial basis he meant it.

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posted 05-13-2012 11:14 AM               

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Thanks for this info. While I understand Neil's decision to stop signing, I don't understand why he wouldn't want his thoughts to be available to a wider audience. He's a smart person who has been in a unique position, and his observations are worthwhile.

I can respect his decision even if I don't understand it.

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posted 05-13-2012 04:33 PM               

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It is frustrating Gary but an earlier post indicated the interview is available online for two years. More than enough time to be seen by many many people.

I was fortunate enough to attend a private event with Neil Armstrong a couple of years ago. He made it clear to the organiser that he did not want publicity and only agreed to a couple of photos with his host at the last minute on the day.

But to be fair to the guy he was there in a private capacity, while on vacation with friends in the UK. It was not a formal or publicised event. Rather it was a "just passing" kind of thing and he wanted no special treatment, no photos or no security of any kind.

At public events, such as the 40th anniversary bashes or corporate presentations he appears a little more relaxed when it comes to photos.

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posted 05-21-2012 06:53 AM               

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The fourth and final episode is now up and includes the Google Moon/DAC in-cabin landing video, with the live commentary by Neil he gave at the CPA event in Sydney.

Interesting Neil no longer seems to mention Buzz by name, rather he refers to him as copilot, crewmate, etc.

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