There are photographic fanatics, just as there are religious fanatics. They buy a so-called candid camera there is no such thing: it’s the photographer who has to be candid, not the camera.

Sure. I’d like to live regular. Go home to a good looking wife, a hot dinner, and a husky kid. But I guess I got film in my blood. I love this racket. It’s exciting. It’s dangerous. It’s funny. It’s tough. It’s heartbreaking.

There are photographic fanatics, just as there are religious fanatics. They buy a so-called candid camera there is no such thing: it’s the photographer who has to be candid, not the camera.

The same camera that photographs a murder scene can photograph a beautiful society affair at a big hotel.

It's been a strange [summer].... I was sent by a magazine to photograph famous photographers.... Of course, I included myself.

My name is Weegee. I'm the world's greatest photographer.

News photography teaches you to think fast.