I wasn't imposing my presence on anyone, which is very important for a would- be journalist. I stayed back. Always let people be themselves.

You can find pictures anywhere. It's simply a matter of noticing things and organizing them.

If you're not a curious person, you're certainly not going to be a good photographer.

A picture should be looked at - not talked about.

If your subjects are eternal... they'll survive.

I don't really have a favorite camera. I use a Leica and Canon a lot. It depends, especially professionally, on the requirements. But my carry-around camera is a Leica.

I see no difference between my pictures that people consider amusing and the rest. To me, it's all serious work - they're just a reaction to what I see. I don't leave this apartment in the morning and say to myself 'Today I'm going to be funny and tomorrow I'm going to be sad.'