Behind the lens, I found refuge and freedom, distance and connection, an intoxicating way to tame the huge, chaotic world.

A mother never fully delivers.

Whoever invented men had definitely not ironed out all the kinks.

I suppose a child's first obligation is to become a stranger to his parents.

Behind the lens, I found refuge and freedom, distance and connection, an intoxicating way to tame the huge, chaotic world.

It's a dirty little secret that most New Yorkers are pleasant, thoughtful, patient, and polite. The Chamber of Commerce must work overtime to maintain the surly, off-putting image that is widely believed to define the city. In truth, niceness is nearly epidemic in this town.

Writing is the perfect balance between self-confidence and self-doubt, with a bit of self-delusion thrown in.