Quotes About Observant

From that time through the time I was a New Dramatist, when I was something like twenty-two, I saw absolutely everything in New York. Absolutely everything.

God doesn't want to give Israel a king, because God knows, being the rather observant deity God is, that the Israelites will become like all other nations: they will worship their king and not God.

I believe the technical term is "space cadet." But she is the kind of space cadet many people aspire to be. My sister is fully alive to each moment and each observation.

You have a... remarkable memory." "I remember everything about you. You're the one who wasn't paying attention.

Kids are no fools: they're very sophisticated, they don't miss a lot; they don't miss nuance.

May the next girl you meet have the qualities of a praying mantis.

I know they call me low-cortical and all, but even so, I got this one corner of my brain that's like Grand Central Station. Stuff that other people can't figure out comes easy to me.

The cat seldom interferes with other people's rights. His intelligence keeps him from doing many of the fool things that complicate life.

We could certainly use a detective. And I've got to hand it to you, Nancy - you sure can keep your head.

He has the gift of quiet.

Peabody, you're an investigative slut.

The man missed nothing. It was almost spooky.

I don't walk into a place, start cracking jokes and become the centre of attraction. You will always find me in a corner with one or two people, having personal conversations with a glass in my hand.

I'm not one that is the life and soul of the party, but I do speak up when there is something to say.

In high school, I didn't always relate to my friends. I was more of a spectator.

Spike Lee listens a lot. He's one of the quietest creative people I've ever met.

You are curious and quick, you have a deft mind, and for some unaccountable reason, people tell you things -- useful things.

I find something fascinating about the quiet man in the background who has no desire to be the center of attention.

And I'm not assuming and I'm not judging. I'm just being curious.

His eyes were alert despite the hour and the green chew

By nature, I am a low-key person and like being behind the camera.

If you want to last more than five minutes as a private investigator, you've got to have the instincts of a chameleon. Gumshoes that stand out in the crowd are as much use to the client as a chocolate chip pan.

I think I would make a good spy. I can sort of be a chameleon. People don't notice me very easily. I never get recognized.

It's not a bad thing for a writer not to feel at home. Writers - we're much more comfortable at parties standing in the corner watching everybody else having a good time than we are mingling.