I was always an observer, ...

I was always an observer, even as a child. I could be satisfied to sit in a car for 3 hours and just look at the street go by while my mother went shopping.
 Jonathan Winters

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My mother had a radio show - a Barbara Walters type of gal and was very successful for about 20-some years on a radio station.
 Jonathan Winters
I don't paint every day. I'm not that motivated. I don't do anything the same every day.
 Jonathan Winters
If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it.
 Jonathan Winters
Throughout my life, I've been gratified that I've been able to keep the child in me alive and inspire others.
 Jonathan Winters
I couldn't wait for success, so I went ahead without it.
 Jonathan Winters