There are things I back off from trying to talk about, you know. Particularly my own work. Also, there may be things better left unsaid. At times I'd much rather talk about other (people's) work.

When I was a kid in New York I used to go to the zoo. I always liked the zoo. I grew up within walking distance of the Bronx Zoo. And then when my first two children were young, I used to take them to the zoo. Zoos are always interesting. And I make pictures.

Language is basic to all of our existences in this world. We depend on it.

The only thing that happens when I'm teaching is that I hope there are some students out there in the class who will ask questions.

When I’m photographing I see life.

I pretty much know what I'm doing.

I sometimes think I'm a mechanic. I just take pictures.