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
I don't know how doctors pick one specialty over another. Some you can understand. Pediatricians. Or gynecologists delivering babies, bringing a new life into the world, but how does someone want to be a proctologist? How can you fall in love with proctology? Bob Newhart babybringdeliver 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
The first time I heard Richard Pryor, I knew he would be a major force in the world of comedy. Bob Newhart comedyforcehear Change image and share on social
I have no intention of retiring; I can't imagine not doing stand-up. That's where I started and where I'll be. Bob Newhart imagineintentionretire Change image and share on social
If you look at Jack Benny, George Burns, or Don Rickles, they've all had long, successful marriages. So, I think there's something about laughter and the durability of a marriage. Bob Newhart bennyburndon Change image and share on social
