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Just because you are an architect and make decent buildings does not mean that you can suddenly become a set designer for one of the best avant-garde dancers in the world.
Frank Gehry
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Frank Gehry
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: February 28
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There is a backlash against me and everyone who has done buildings that have movement and feeling.
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Childhood play is nothing more than an expression of our individuality and preparation for human interaction. Everybody’s an artist. Unfortunately we don’t treat them as such.
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Take what comes your way. Do the best with it. Be responsible as you can and something good will happen.
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