Bill Cunningham, New York Times faste gatemotefotograf gjennom 40 år, gikk bort denne helgen etter et kraftig slag. Med sykkelen som sitt faste framkomstmiddel og kameraet på skulderen, sjarmerte han alle med sitt varme vesen og store smil. Anna Wintour sa en gang at «vi kler oss alle for Bill», med referanse til hvor stas det var om Bill valgte å ta bilde av nettop deg.

Her er noen av Cunninghams beste sitater gjennom årene på New Yorks fortau, speidende etter det som rart, annerledes, vakkert eller særegent.

– The best fashion show is definitely on the street. Always has been, and always will be.

– I’m not interested in celebrities, with their free dresses. I’m interested in clothes.

– A lot of people have taste, but they’re not daring enough to be creative.

– Fashion is the armour, to survive the reality of everyday life.

– Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it.

– Money is the cheapest thing. Freedom is the most expensive thing.

– It’s true today as it ever was, those who seek beauty, will find it.

– Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication

– You’ve got to stay on the street and let the street tell you what it is. There are no shortcuts, believe me.

– I’m not fond of photographing parties where women borrow dresses. I prefer when they spend their own money.

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