I heard today was the day Kurt passed away 17 years ago. Can’t believe it’s been that long. So grateful for his contribution and inspiration. Not sure I’d be doing this if it weren’t for him. He gave us all permission to create no matter what our skill set and reminded me that dreams are possible. Thanks for that. This made me recall a short piece of film I shot when I heard they were making a film celebrating his life. I made it to explore the character and explore creative possibilities. I never sent it to the studio or to anyone but thought I’d share it now...

When I was a kid, I used to live in New York City. There was a guy named Michael Alig. He used to throw parties. And a couple of times, I even worked for him and his crew, and handed out fliers, and had my super-high shoes on, and wearing silver Saran Wrap around my head or something. It's a world I was really comfortable in: a world full of individuals. I think what I like about that world - besides my own personal interests - is the individualism, the investment in the self.

My mother is very, very smart and commands respect because she has a lot of respect for herself.

I think when Tom Ford was there I borrowed a Gucci tux one time, and they were very nice and he was very kind.

I tend to just go for it, and not worry about what people think, and just really try to have fun with things.

Some people believe in God. I believe in music. Some people pray. I turn up the radio.

Dreams are the result of a million choices, a billion failures, and a few successes.