I was influenced by every comedian I ever saw work. That's the only way you learn how to do it. Bob Newhart comedianinfluencelearn Change image and share on social
I have to warn you, I'm not just some sitcom guy. I'm now an author. Bob Newhart authorguysitcom Change image and share on social
I don't think too much about age. Maybe if you're hurting, aching and arthritic, then you think about it a lot. But I don't. Bob Newhart acheagearthritic Change image and share on social
It's kind of hard coming from 'Saturday Night Live,' which is a sketch-driven show, to a movie. Bob Newhart comedrivehard Change image and share on social
I left 'The Bob Newhart Show,' which was my decision. CBS wanted it to go on. But I could see television changing; I could see the tastes were changing. Bob Newhart bobcbschange Change image and share on social
I've been told to speed up my delivery when I perform. But if I lose the stammer, I'm just another slightly amusing accountant. Bob Newhart accountantamusedelivery Change image and share on social
With the stand-up comic on TV, whether it's Seinfeld or Cosby or Roseanne, more important than their knowledge of how to tell a joke is their knowledge of themselves, or the persona they've created as themselves. So that when you're in a room with writers, you can say, 'Guys, that's a funny line, but I wouldn't say it.' Bob Newhart comiccosbycreate share on social
I'm glad you can't talk on your cells while the plane is in the air. That would drive me crazy. Bob Newhart aircellcrazy Change image and share on social
Humor is so important to the American scene throughout history. Bob Newhart americanhistoryhumor Change image and share on social
One time I happened to use the word 'denigrate' onstage, and it didn't get any reaction. So as I continued my act, the left side of my brain was fast-forwarding to see if I had any other big words coming up. Bob Newhart actbigbrain share on social