Les Morris Quotations

We always did say we were going to look at the fountain and see if we can keep it. If not, we were committed to a water structure.

People were unable to sit near the old fountain because of the force of the water. The new fountain will allow people to sit around it and dangle their feet in the water during the spring and summertime.

Early accounts coming in to us say that people are running across malls to the department stores to take advantage of the best deals.

There's some flexibility and creativity in terms of lease agreements. But it is not uncommon for leases in the industry in general to be that long.

There's nothing to report at this point. When we have something to announce, we certainly will.

They are a good tenant, one of our top 10 anchors now. They draw people to our properties.

Our executives challenged us to find new and greater uses for space as part of asset intensification at Simon. We are taking a look at our properties along those guidelines, and it starts with world-class retail.

They're very popular with retailers and municipalities who like it because it gives a sense of place, the New Urbanism so popular with customers, popular with tenants and municipalities. It's a great environment for us.

About 70 percent of the parking lot was already full by 7 a.m. at Ross Park despite heavy rains. Jewelry, toys, DVDs and home accessories are the most sought after products. At Sears in Northeast Mall, jewelry and DVD/TV combos are selling well.

I just found that out last week. It was not a good situation at all.

I guess I would say there is some precedent. Those are a couple of examples.

The idea is to create an environment where people can have the best of all worlds.