“I think that's an important lesson for young people who want to be art...” — Ryan McGinley Quote

“I think that's an important lesson for young people who want to be artists: You have to find someone who believes in you and who will help you find that time where you don't have to think about a job but just making work. If I didn't have those people in my life, I wouldn't be in the position I'm in.”

“My photographs are a celebration of life, fun and the beautiful. They are a world that doesn't exist. A fantasy. Freedom is real. There are no rules. The life I wish I was living.”

“Most of the e-mails I get nowadays are from students who ask me how I got my start. In truth it's from having a really supportive family but also having a good patron who will help you - like financing all those early trips I took.”

“I think a common misconception about a small town in rural America is that everyone believes the same way, and nothing could be further from the truth.”

“One can only become a philosopher, but not be one. As one believes he is a philosopher, he stops being one.”

“I can't even explain how blessed I am and how fortunate that I have such a great team that believes in me.”