When I was off TV, people would ask me to please come back, which I think was their way of saying, 'There's… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I'm glad you can't talk on your cells while the plane is in the air. That would drive me crazy. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I didn't know I was cool, but I was very flattered that some of the younger comedy writers came up to talk… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I certainly don't delude myself that there aren't certainly more important things to do in life than make people laugh, but I… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
Richard Pryor introduced me to the world of the inner city, and the urban world, and did it hysterically. My favorite comedian,… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
People have told me, 'My dad passed on, but I have great memories of watching your shows with him.' It doesn't get… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I was an accountant in Chicago, and a friend of mine, Ed Gallagher, was in advertising. At 4:30 every day I'd be… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
Probably the best advice I ever got in my life was from the head of the accounting department, Mr. Hutchinson, I believe… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
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.… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
Don Rickles and I are best friends. I know that might seem strange to those who know Don only by reputation, but… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
Television series are like the stock market. There's room for bears and bulls but no room for pigs. — Bob Newhart Copy Share
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… — Bob Newhart Copy Share
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… — Bob Newhart Copy Share
I'm most proud of the longevity of my marriage, my kids, and my grandchildren. If you don't have that, you really don't have very… — Bob Newhart Copy Share
The best advice I could give someone trying to get into the comedy field is to take advantage of every opportunity you have to… — Bob Newhart Copy Share
You shouldn't get too close to the truth, because then maybe you stop being funny. — Bob Newhart Copy Share
But I really believe that if you have the ability, there is an obligation to make people laugh — Bob Newhart Copy Share
The reason I'm a psychologist is based in part on my telephone routines. Much of my humor comes out of reaction to what other… — Bob Newhart Copy Share
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… — Bob Newhart Copy Share
I really don't know what makes a comedian. I think it's a family background and environment. Yet if you put the same ingredients in… — Bob Newhart Copy Share
I made a record album in 1960 and it exploded, and I got all these offers for TV. — Bob Newhart Copy Share
