When you're shy, a camera becomes an entry into life. It was a kind of shield I could hide my shyness behind, and it allowed me to become an active observer rather than a passive one.

The toughest question has always been, "How do you get your ideas?" How do you answer that? It's like asking runners how they run, or singers how they sing. They just do it!

I had a terrible marriage the first time around because I had no self-confidence, even though I had tremendous self-confidence.

I know it sounds crazy, but I have had far more connection with my parents after their deaths.

Sure, I've had some bad times, but everybody does. But people don't get to talk about them like I do, unless they do to a therapist. People don't get to put them in the paper like I do.

Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about.

Only a couple of times have I ever been to church and felt enlightened by it.