Toyo Ito

Children don't run around outside as much as they did. They sit in front of computer games.

Because there are a lot of big cities in the world, people who live in cities have become more isolated than ever.

There are so many constraints on the architect that public buildings almost never feel free or enjoyable.

We have to base architecture on the environment.

James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond.

What people don't understand about Sarah Palin is that she is a rancher's wife. From Alberta down to Texas I've known women like that: good common sense, bright and vilified by city people.