22 Quotes by Weegee

People are so wonderful that a photographer has only to wait for that breathless moment to capture what he wants on film.

This is unexposed film of Greenwich Village because nothing ever happens there.

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.

News photography teaches you to think fast.

A natural-born photographer, with hypo in my blood.

I have no chips on my shoulder. I like to be constructive. As I have said, I have inspired many persons to take up photography. As a matter of fact, I inspire myself. (When I take a good picture I give myself a bonus.).

I am a perfectionist. When I take a picture...it's gotta be good.

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

Anyone who looks for life can find it... and they don't need to photograph ashcans. The average camera fan reminds me of Pollyanna, with a lollypop in one hand and a camera in the other. You can't be a Nice Nelly and take news pictures.