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" In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition. "

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" I used to buy nice clothes and drive a nice car when I couldn't afford it. But I spent all my money doing it, and now I don't have to. I like nice things. I like to travel in a certain style. I like to live in a nice place. "

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" I'm just a nice and easy person. "

" I've never looked at a suburban building as being a minor building and an urban building as being a major building. "

" I think there will be a 200-story skyscraper someday. However, it will require a developer who will not think in conventional terms and for whom economic restraints won't apply. "

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