The guy who takes a chance, who walks the line between the known and unknown, who is unafraid of failure, will succeed.

I do find a certain fascination with the unpredictable. The transitory years we wade through are what they are- what we make of them.

I was born to a black childhood of confusion and poverty. The memory of that beginning influences my work today, It is impossible now to photograph a hungry child without remembering the hunger of my old childhood.

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

I suffered first as a child from discrimination, poverty ... So I think it was a natural follow from that that I should use my camera to speak for people who are unable to speak for themselves.

I have never known anyone important enough to consume me in anger beyond a few hours. Better to depart their existence before they poison your own.

The camera could be a very powerful instrument against discrimination, against poverty, against racism.