Originally Posted by shfo

I actually got that clearance once at night after a long day and I stumbled a little on the read back.

Also you are always cleared to land unless told otherwise. Once I was coming in to 22R and tower was busy getting guys off 14L. I couldn't get a word in. Finally over Target, I said we are over target for 22R in a expedited voice. The controller said you are always cleared to land and you are always cleared to taxi to your gate if it is open. If it is not open you are cleared to taxi to the box. If I see a safety conflict with any of those we will tell you to do something else.