Long Time No See - where does the phrase originate?

Question

I'm just wondering about the phrase, "Long Time, No See" used to convey a sense of extended lack of communication between people. Where did it originate, and to what does it owe its interesting construction?

Answer 1

In British usage, it derives from Far East, specifically Chinese, pidgin; it came to UK by way of the Merchant Service, reinforced by the R(oyal) N(avy). . . . It is in fact a literal translation of a very common Chinese greeting, 'hao jiu mei jian.'
: The American. use of the phrase probably comes from the same source but has been strongly influenced by two or three very widely distributed popular anecdotes. . . . The oldest printed record of it is afforded by Harry C. Witwer's 'Love and Learn,' 1924 (p. 73). The US currency goes back to the late 19th century as judged by the fact that the 'OED New Supp.' can cite a Red Indian as saying 'Long time no see you'. . . . There have been Chinese living and working up and down the West Coast of North America since the Gold Rush days of mid 19th century, and before."

Answer 2

from Hellen Keller?? Lols! ^^""

Answer 3

stevie wonder or ray charles... 'long time, no see'