"I can't think of anything specific growing up that pointed me toward NASA at all. I was interested in the Moon landings just about the same as everyone else of my generation. But I never really thought about being an astronaut or working in space myself"

Laurel Clark's quote suggests that she was not particularly inspired to pursue a profession in area expedition as a kid. She was interested in the Moon landings, like a number of her peers, however she never ever considered the possibility of ending up being an astronaut or working in space. This might be due to an absence of direct exposure to the field, or merely since she had other interests that she was more passionate about. It is possible that she was uninformed of the chances offered to her, or that she was prevented from pursuing a career in area expedition. Whatever the factor, it is clear that Laurel Clark did not have a particular experience maturing that pointed her toward NASA.