I think one reason for a successful marriage is laughter. I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage. Bob Newhart laughtermarriagemoment Change image and share on social
I certainly don't delude myself that there aren't certainly more important things to do in life than make people laugh, but I can't imagine anything that would bring me more joy. Bob Newhart bringdeludeimagine 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 made a record album in 1960 and it exploded, and I got all these offers for TV. Bob Newhart albumexplodemake Change image and share on social
Don Rickles and I are best friends. I know that might seem strange to those who know Don only by reputation, but somebody has to be his friend. Just to make sure I don't forget, Don gave me a doormat that sits just outside the front door of my house. It reads: 'The Newharts: The Rickleses Best Friends.' Bob Newhart dondoordoormat share on social
I wasn't the class clown. I wasn't that obvious. There would be a circle of guys, and they're watching the class clown. And I'm standing in the back, and I turn to the guy next to me and I say something funny to him, and he starts to laugh. And the guy next to him says, 'What did he say?' Bob Newhart backcircleclass share on social
I don't have a stack of scripts that, when I get home, studios are clamoring, saying, 'Has Bob read ours yet?' Bob Newhart bobclamorehome Change image and share on social
The highest of highs is to have a new routine that you're just breaking in and that's working, and that's - you're one step removed doing a situation comedy because you have a live audience there. Bob Newhart audiencebreakcomedy 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