For me to see the film [Dream of Life] on a big screen - it's pretty extraordinary.

The only self-consciousness in the film [Dream of Life] is anyone's natural shyness.

When I went to Detroit, I was very naïve, actually, and I think Patti [Smith] picked up on that quite quickly.

I just wanted to be Patti's [Smith] messenger and get her word out there.

Hopefully I can inspire lots of people to learn about [Patti Smith], to read poetry or learn about William Blake or Arthur Rimbaud.

I was making a film [Dream of Life] about Patti [Smith], but I was taking pictures, too.

For me to see the film [Dream of Life] on a big screen - it's pretty extraordinary.