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

I know that my mind is so A.D.D., and I want instant gratification - and photography can provide me with that - but at some point, I want to make an independent feature.

A camera gives you a purpose.

I knew my ticket out of the suburbs was art school, so I worked really hard to develop my portfolio and get a scholarship.

I'm always interested in an atmosphere where dreams and reality mingle on equal terms.

A lot of artists need structure.

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.