Nothing came easy. I was just born with a need to explore every part of my mind. And with long searching and hard work, I became devoted to my restlessness.

I suffered evils, but without allowing them to rob me of the freedom to expand.

Think in terms of images and words. They can be mighty powerful when they are fitted together properly.

Enthusiasm is the electricity of life. How do you get it? You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit.

I've been asked if I think there will ever come a time when all people come together. I would like to think there will. All we can do is hope and dream and work toward that end. And that's what I've tried to do all my life.

But I was very disappointed that I didn't get a chance to go overseas with that group, might not have gotten back but I wanted very much to go because there's not much of a record of the exploits of the first Negro fighter group.

The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer.