What is George W. Bush really like in one-on-one conversation?

This question originally appeared on Quora. Answer by Peter Marquez, Former White House Director for Space Policy. read more

I met President Bush as President and about a year or two after he left office when he published his book. I have to admit I never cared for him or his policies and thought he was one of our worst Presidents (hope he does not read this!). read more

I don't want to give details of conversations—it's not appropriate to do so (there is one exception below—but you'll understand why). My sample size of conversations with President Bush is small so don't take my comments as all encompassing. read more