I think that's what the war photography did for me. It showed me the human side of people and how certain circumstances can change people's lives.

There is just something about the common being. My education pretty much came from the streets, just connecting with people, different cultures. I gained the wealth just engaging at that level. I'm still like that. I continue to document everyday people versus the stars.

For me, the stars are the invisible people on the street that people don't really get a chance to know.

The photograph is to a great degree evidence of the conversation I had with the person. It's a part of my visual diary.

I place myself in situations where a lot of people are going to be, and bring a particular body of work that reflects the people already there. You have to study your subject.

For the most part, as a society, we are not happy with ourselves.

When I approach a person, I feel a certain way. If I don't feel that way, I'm not going to approach that individual. "I see something in you" - I want the person to know that.