21+ Pat Morita Quotes On Happy Days, Mash And Karate Kid

Pat Morita was a Japanese-American actor best known for his role as Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid films. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in The Karate Kid Part II in 1986. He was also known for his roles in the TV shows Happy Days and The Odd Couple. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Pat Morita on life, love, happy days.

Top 10 Pat Morita Quotes

1. Hip Nip just sounds groovy. A drummer laid it on me.
2. I don't know of any other creature on earth other than man that will sit in a corner and cry because of some painful experience in the past.
3. I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable.
4. You may have heard that back in the States there are some people who are smoking grass. I don't know how you feel, but it's sure easier than cutting the stuff.
5. I never was able to do karate. That's calling me a good actor. I act like I can do anything.
6. Look eye! Always look eye!
7. The idea of a Japanese comedian was not only a rarity, it was non-existent.
8. I began in an era where four-letter words were not allowed.
9. I've been working on my autobiography, just pecking away in longhand. The more you write, the more you remember. The more you remember, the more detail you recall. It's not all pleasant!
10. Canvas. J.C. Penney. $3.98. You like?

Pat Morita Short Quotes

• It's been a career filled with very low valleys and some wonderful, high peaks.
• Thanks to the Japanese and Geronimo, John Wayne became a millionaire.
• A lot happens in 20 years.
• I still have a young attitude.
• Only in America could you get away with the kind of comedy I did.
• I didn't have a childhood.
• Whole life have balance. Everything be better. Understand?
• I went from being an ailing child to a public enemy.
• My fame is largely due to young people, theyre the first ones to discover me.

Pat Morita Famous Quotes And Sayings

The Japanese couldn't have been all bad during World War II. Look at all the movies Hollywood was able to make on account of them. The Indians weren't the only bad guys. Thanks to the Japanese and Geronimo, John Wayne became a millionaire. — Pat Morita

I'm in semi-retirement, but what am I going to retire to? I don't ride horses, I don't golf anymore. I shoot a game of pool every now and then. — Pat Morita

Life Lessons by Pat Morita

1. Pat Morita's work demonstrated that hard work and dedication can lead to success, no matter the odds.
2. He also showed that it's possible to overcome adversity and to use your experiences to create meaningful art.
3. His life story is a reminder that it's important to stay true to yourself and to never give up on your dreams.