When I was off TV, people would ask me to please come back, which I think was their way of saying, 'There's nothing out there for us.' Bob Newhart backpeople Change image and share on social
I left 'The Bob Newhart Show,' which was my decision. CBS wanted it to go on. But I could see television changing; I could see the tastes were changing. Bob Newhart bobcbschange Change image and share on social
A lot of money is spent trying to keep people alive who don't necessarily want to be alive. Bob Newhart alivelotmoney Change image and share on social
Richard Pryor introduced me to the world of the inner city, and the urban world, and did it hysterically. My favorite comedian, even though we work 180 degrees differently, but funny is funny is funny. Bob Newhart citycomediandegree share on social
I don't want to sound like the old guy, but cynicism is a potential danger. It colors our way of looking at the world. Bob Newhart colorcynicismdanger Change image and share on social
Comedians are never really on vacation because you're always at attention... that antenna is always out there. Bob Newhart antennaattentioncomedian Change image and share on social
All comedians are, in a way, anarchists. Our job is to make fun of the existing world. Bob Newhart anarchistcomedianexist Change image and share on social
I was not influenced by Jack Benny, and people have remarked on my timing and Jack's timing, but I don't think you can teach timing. It's something you hear in your head. Bob Newhart bennyheadhear Change image and share on social
I loved 'Everybody Loves Raymond' because I like Ray and I thought it was beautifully cast, I thought it was great writing. I thought Patricia Heaton was wonderful. Bob Newhart beautifullycastgreat Change image and share on social
Probably the best advice I ever got in my life was from the head of the accounting department, Mr. Hutchinson, I believe at the Glidden Company in Chicago, and he told me, 'You really aren't cut out for accounting.' Bob Newhart accountadvicechicago share on social
