I didn't have much of a life in crime as a graffiti writer.

I spent all of my money on film. I remember I would do these set-design jobs or transcribe or just anything to get, like, a $100 check and go immediately to Adorama and buy expired film.

The camera gives you some control.

All my work, really, is based on my brothers and sisters. I had so many adventures with them and a big part of the work is to recreate those. It's easy for me to be around a lot of people, because I can retreat. I can watch everything.

I just remember how excited I was to have a boyfriend and be in love and to document it.

I went through a pretty big David Bowie period when I was younger, and that has affected me profoundly in my life and my work.

I have absolutely no interest in creating depressing images.