"Architects have to become designers of eco-systems. Not just designers of beautiful facades or beautiful sculptures, but systems of economy and ecology, where we channel the flow not only of people, but also the flow of resources through our cities and buildings."

"In Copenhagen, there's a long-term commitment to creating a well-functioning pedestrian city where all forms of movement - pedestrian, bicycles, cars, public transportation - are accommodated with equal priority."

"In the big picture, architecture is the art and science of making sure that our cities and buildings fit with the way we want to live our lives."

"I think the avant-garde often hides itself in the highly incomprehensible because they are frustrated that the real world is so boring."

"I've seen many, many movies over the years, and there are only a few that suddenly inspire you so much that you want to continue to make films."

"There are some ideas so wrong that only a very intelligent person could believe in them."

"I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind."

"Leadership is getting players to believe in you. If you tell a teammate you're ready to play as tough as you're able to, you'd better go out there and do it. Players will see right through a phony. And they can tell when you're not giving it all you've got."