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“What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen on this...

“What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen on this block?”

“Probably that time the crackhead was running from the cops in his slippers. He wasn’t even running really, he was skiing. “

I was taking a portrait of a group of kids, when one of the...

I was taking a portrait of a group of kids, when one of the girls stood up and said: “Let me do that.”

“Society undervalues creativity. Many people think...

“Society undervalues creativity. Many people think creativity just means decorating your room well, or choosing the right colors for your clothes. In reality, creativity is what underlies all change. Without creativity, the world would be stagnant.”

Zap!

Zap!

He wanted to hold her hand so badly.

He wanted to hold her hand so badly.

“If you could give one piece of advice to a large group of...

“If you could give one piece of advice to a large group of people, what would it be?”
“Be yourself.”

“I’m getting my Master’s degree.”

“I’m getting my Master’s degree.”

Today in skate style.

Today in skate style.

“If you could give one piece of advice to a large group of...

“If you could give one piece of advice to a large group of people, what would it be?”
“Be kind and thoughtful.”
“What’s your greatest struggle right now?”
“Being kind and thoughtful. Because I’ve got some friends that are driving me freaking nuts.”

“My ex-girlfriend seemed to love me a lot more than I...

“My ex-girlfriend seemed to love me a lot more than I loved her, so I made the mistake of thinking I didn’t love her.”