I was never a Certified Public Accountant... I just had a degree in accounting. The reason I was never a Certified Public Accountant was because it would require passing a test, which I would not have been able to do. Bob Newhart accountaccountantcertify 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
More and more, as I get older, people come up to me and say, 'Thank you for all the laughter.' And my standard answer is, 'It was my pleasure.' But that's the truth. Bob Newhart answerlaughterold Change image and share on social
You're not dead at 85. You're a long way from it. Go out and enjoy. You've earned it. Bob Newhart deadearnenjoy Change image and share on social
I always stayed away from political commentary. First of all, I didn't feel entitled. What I may feel about a candidate, I'm a comedian. I mean, if people like my comedy, that doesn't mean they should vote for the person I like. That's why I always kind of stayed away from endorsements. Bob Newhart candidatecomediancomedy 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
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
I was an accountant in Chicago, and a friend of mine, Ed Gallagher, was in advertising. At 4:30 every day I'd be bored, and I would call him. He'd interview me. Bob Newhart accountantadvertisebore 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