I would like to become a better photographer. I'm working on that.

I'll never forget how the depression and loneliness felt good and bad at the same time. Still does.

Without the blues, modern music would be nothing like it is now - not remotely.

Having an identity is one thing. Being born into an identity is quite a different matter.

I believe that contentment or any sustained period of joy that doesn't inspire thought that leads to action almost immediately is useless.

I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.

I'm not like paparazzi. I never force myself on anyone. I always ask, and some places offer money. And so I try and get these photos to give you, the viewer, a real look at what I was seeing.