Of course, I have given my engineers some headaches over the years, but they go with me. I have always wanted my buildings to be as light as possible, to touch the ground gently, to swoop and soar, and to surprise.

I like talking to priests, to Catholics. Everyone has their beliefs.

Surprise is key in all art.

My work is not about "form follows function," but "form follows beauty" or, even better, "form follows feminine."

I had some good opportunities. I was lucky to have had the chance to do things differently. Architecture is about surprise.

I think of myself as no more than 60. What I could do at 60, I can still do now.

Life is more important than architecture.