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
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 am one of the great wasters of time. I have made it an art form. I can get up at 8 o'clock in the morning, be out of the house by 8:30 and back by 5 P.M., and I'll be going all day long and accomplish absolutely nothing. It's an amazing talent. Bob Newhart absolutelyaccomplishamaze 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
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
The acting is better when you know your material is being judged. Bob Newhart actjudgematerial Change image and share on social
Stand-up is different from television. In stand-up, you've got to be in control. Bob Newhart controlhavestand Change image and share on social
When I first started out, 'Time' magazine did an article on what it called 'the sick comics,' and they were myself, Shelley Berman, Nichols & May, Jonathan Winters, Lenny Bruce, and Mort Sahl. We were considered 'sick.' Bob Newhart articlebermanbruce 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
The only thing I have never done is a Broadway play. I'm not sure I have the discipline necessary to do a Broadway play. I know it holds a fascination for certain actors. Bob Newhart actorbroadwaydiscipline Change image and share on social
