"... Leo Garcia, fulfills the core vision of Highways, even in some ways, more than Linda (Burnham) or I ever did. He’s doing a really amazing and fantastic job there, so I’m very happy." Tim Miller, Highways' Founding Artistic Director, 1989-1999.

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In October 2022 he stated: "I am embarrassed and ashamed of Highways. Go on social security. Close the doors. Find a way to close the doors. With dignity. I’m sure this will be the last job that you ever hold. I am embarrassed and ashamed of Highways.You’re too old. No one should run an organization as long as you have. Quit and go on social security.  Go on social security. I don’t know how you sleep at nights."