Quote by Jonathan Winters

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.

I was always an observer, even as a child. I could be satisf

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This quote suggests that the speaker possesses a natural inclination towards observation. It highlights that even from a young age, they found enjoyment and contentment in observing the world around them. The speaker's ability to find fulfillment in simply watching the street while their mother went shopping emphasizes their introspective nature and their tendency to derive pleasure from quieter, more contemplative experiences.

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