I just made the decision that I was going to try comedy, and if didn't work, then I knew it didn't work. Then I would go back and do whatever. But at least I wouldn't torture myself the rest of my life, wondering whatever would have happened. Bob Newhart backcomedydecision share on social
I just don't think most people put myself and Robert Frost in the same category. Bob Newhart categoryfrostpeople Change image and share on social
When I started out in 1960, I thought it might possibly last a couple of years. I never expected it to last 42. I take great satisfaction in that longevity. Bob Newhart coupleexpectgreat 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
Comedians are innately programmed to pick up oddities like mispronounced words, upside-down books on a shelf, and generally undetectable mistakes in everyday life. Bob Newhart bookcomedianeveryday Change image and share on social
Dick Martin, if you put a gun to his forehead, he couldn't tell you a joke. Bob Newhart dickforeheadgun Change image and share on social
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'. Bob Newhart countrydenigratemean Change image and share on social
Well, my career choice made a difference because I never would have met my wife, Jenny. I met her through comedian Buddy Hackett. He set us up on a blind date and then we got married. Bob Newhart blindbuddycareer Change image and share on social
I think that what comes through in Chicago humor is the affection. Even though you're poking fun at someone or something, there's still an affection for it. Bob Newhart affectionchicagofun Change image and share on social
I always hated when the studios just kind of said that anybody can act. You look at people like Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda - and I'm just talking about the male actors - there aren't a lot who can act. It's a very special talent, and I wish it were recognized as a very special talent. Bob Newhart actactorfonda share on social
