In the world of comedy, Jonathan Winters is a financial rarity. At one time or another most comics have had money difficulties, as an entertainer’s career is usually an economic roller coaster. In fact, at breakfast one morning, another comedian and Jonathan fan, pulled out a huge roll of $20s and proclaimed it an essential tool of a comedian. He went on to explain that every comedian’s fear is being booed off the stage and then run out of town. The roll of cash insures a safe cab ride to the airport and a flight back home when the establishment won’t pay for the performance.
Not so for Jonathan. While filming CERTIFIABLY JONATHAN, he told us that he has never been in debt, never owed anyone a cent, and that he prefers to buy everything with cash. (His financial conservatism may be derived from his grandfather, who he adored and who founded the first bank in Dayton, Ohio.) The Secretary of the Treasury could maybe learn a thing or two from Jonathan as can the rest of us!
October 26, 2009 at 4:23 pm |
What an incredible film! Back from the AARP convention and will certainly be getting this for family and friends for Christmas. What a wonderful wild gift this film is. Thanx for sharing yourself with us Jonathan! And my sincere condolences for your loss.