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“There's no such thing as old age. I'm no different now than I was 50 years ago. I'm just having more fun.”

Quote by Philip Johnson

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Philip Johnson (July 8, 1906 - January 25, 2005) was an American architect known for his modernist style and the use of glass and metal. His architectural works, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Lincoln Center, have had a profound impact on 20th-century architecture. more

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