Excerpt from the afterword by David LaChapelle:

 

I’ve made life Hellish.

At times I’ve made Heaven.

Always remember as an artist you can create

Whatever you want at any moment.

Listen to and follow your intuition.

Thank you to all the people who have helped me make these pictures.

You came into my studio and my life and gave of your talents.

I’ve grown up creating with you, and I love you –

I’ll keep learning to be better

And make more Heaven than Hell