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Create a compelling vision, one that takes people to a new place, and then translate that vision into a reality.
Warren G. Bennis
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Frank Gehry designs buildings that make other architects half his age (he's 78) gasp with envy. Neotony is what makes him lace up his skates and whirl around the ice rink, while visionary buildings come to life and dance in his head.
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