At the root of everything I do is a fascination with ideas – what ideas are for, what jobs they do.

I have a strong sense that every project is an invention, which is not a word I hear being used in architecture courses

The British government - any government - is potentially the worst [architectural] client in the world.

To make architecture with any real value is a massive challenge.

I have a strong sense that every project is an invention, which is not a word I hear being used in architecture courses.

I don't feel I'm trying to make art. I'm trying to make interesting things. People can relate to that.

Gentleness towards self and others makes life a little lighter.

Christians today who view the Bible as God's unadulterated and inerrant word are rightly labeled fundamentalists, while Muslims who think the same of the Qur'an are simply considered Muslims.

Success is the progressive realization of predetermined, worthwhile, personal goals.

Gratitude is the attitude. That's the thing.

Human rights problems will always exist for years to come, but maybe they'll lessen somewhat.

Without a doubt, psychological warfare has proven its right to a place of dignity in our military arsenal.

My vibe was to just move forward at a really cool pace.

People call me Joey all the time. I take it as a compliment. There's no point in correcting them. But I'm much more even-keeled and subdued and relaxed than Joey Tribbiani.

Nothing in human affairs is worth any great anxiety.

Often think of the worst-case scenario, the "Eaten By Wolves" factor.