I was studying graphic design at the time, when negative scanners and all that stuff was coming out, and you could do it all in your apartment. So I would shoot, make contact sheets, scan all the cool negatives, and make all these zines and books of my photos to give to my friends. I was really into zine- and bookmaking from skate culture.

Whatever emotions you're going through, you somehow seek out the people that are going through similar emotions or that maybe have something you need.

A camera gives you a purpose.

When I moved to New York, I was still in the closet.

I was pretty Irish Catholic Jersey, the middle of the line.

All I do is make photos. It's my life.

I didn't have to be friends with people who were into pop music.