Processionalism is primary - how you get from one place to another, the relationships and effects of spaces as you move about in them. That's worked out awfully well in the State Theater. I'm a 'straight-in' man myself; I'm too nervous, I like to know where I am. I also like to know where I'm going.

There's no such thing as old age. I'm no different now than I was 50 years ago. I'm just having more fun.

It is wonderful to be in the country in a glass house, because no matter what happens out there, you're nice and safe, you know, cuddled in your little bed, and there it is, raging storms, snowing - wonderful.

Houston is undoubtedly my showcase city. I saved all my best buildings for Houston.

I get between nine and ten hours of sleep. Go to bed at 8:30 and get up at 6:00 or 6:30 if I oversleep.

I got everything from someone. Nobody can be original.

When a building is as good as that one, f#*@ the art.