My theory about creativity is that the more money one has, the more creative one can be.

I don't like that particular word 'shocking.' I'm looking for the unexpected. I'm looking for things I've never seen before … I was in a position to take those pictures. I felt an obligation to do them.

My father wants me to be like my brother, but I can't be.

I played around with the flowers and the lighting, so that was a good way to educate myself

If I am at a party, I want to be at the party. Too many photographers use the camera to avoid participating in things. They become professional observers.

I come from suburban America. It was a very safe environment and it was a good place to come from in that it was a good place to leave.

I always thought I was good. That's why it was so frustrating when other people didn't agree.