I think the thing about it is when you grow up in Chicago there's such a thing as putting on airs, you know? And you just learn not to put on airs. Don't act like, 'Oh boy, I'm somebody.' They'll slap you down. Bob Newhart actairboy share on social
I don't think of myself as an American Master. I've just been making a living. Bob Newhart americanhavelive Change image and share on social
Jack Benny was, without a doubt, the bravest comedian I have ever seen work. He wasn't afraid of silence. He would take as long as it took to tell the story. Bob Newhart afraidbennybrave Change image and share on social
All I can say about life is, 'Oh God, enjoy it!' Bob Newhart enjoygodlife Change image and share on social
For a comedian, there is nothing better than watching another great comedian. Bob Newhart comediangreatwatch Change image and share on social
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
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've always said people say on a dramatic show, 'I was crying. It was so emotional when he went and grabbed that little girl from a burning building and handed her over to her mother.' In comedy, the best thing you can say is, 'I think it's funny.' Bob Newhart buildburncomedy share on social
I don't know how to do a show not in front of a live audience. Bob Newhart audiencefrontlive Change image and share on social