Top 71 Quotes & Sayings by Juergen Teller - Page 2

Everything I choose to photograph, I think is beautiful.

I like the idea that things can exist in different formats - in a gallery, a fashion ad, in books.

In order to do something really good, you have to take risks - that's what I do.

I've never really understood tattoos. I mean, it's your body - why would you wanna scar it? I don't mind other people's tattoos, but I just never got it.

I like the luxurious, dressing-up aspect of fashion.

I find it quite fascinating to see how the body works.

In Germany, the body is treated rather differently than in the U.K. or U.S. I grew up with a swimming pool in our garden and a sauna in our basement.

I'm interested in extrovert characters, people who are doing something. But I used to only be able to photograph people I was interested in or attracted to, either psychologically or physically. That all changed when I did the 'Go Sees.'

When I came to London in 1986, I was amazed at how prudish everyone was.

I have a way of opening up people and gaining their trust. I think they can see my vulnerability because I'm unafraid to admit if something doesn't quite work.

It's important to be involved in different things for me.