I just don't think most people put myself and Robert Frost in the same category. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
The giant superstars are people whose talent is so enormous that their death wish can't destroy it. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
But I really believe that if you have the ability, there is an obligation to make people laugh — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
There's gratification in making somebody laugh. It's a wonderful sound. I find myself, to this day, doing it, wanting to make people… — 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
People with a sense of humor tend to be less egocentric and more realistic in their view of the world and more… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
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
Doormen are kind of invisible, people don't know their names. They just say, Thank you, or Good morning. I'd never thought about… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I was not influenced by Jack Benny, and people have remarked on my timing and Jack's timing, but I don't think you… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
One of the first things that you learn as a stand-up is, you're the boss. It's your stage, and don't screw with… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music,… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I always stayed away from political commentary. First of all, I didn't feel entitled. What I may feel about a candidate, I'm… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
With the advent of cell phones, especially with the very small microphone that attach to the cell phone itself, it's getting harder… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I found the most difficult thing when you became successful - when I had the record album, it won Album of the… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I always hated when the studios just kind of said that anybody can act. You look at people like Spencer Tracy, Henry… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I've always said people say on a dramatic show, 'I was crying. It was so emotional when he went and grabbed that… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
The reason I'm a psychologist is based in part on my telephone routines. Much of my humor comes out of reaction to… — 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
A lot of money is spent trying to keep people alive who don't necessarily want to be alive. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
More and more, as I get older, people come up to me and say, 'Thank you for all the laughter.' And my… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
People are meant to be certain places, and I think I'm meant to be on a sound stage doing situation comedy. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
You may not think I'm a sex symbol, but I became a father at the age of 48. Now young people think… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short… — 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 Image
I didn't need the elf outfit to play an elf; I could just play an elf. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
You shouldn't get too close to the truth, because then maybe you stop being funny. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
But I really believe that if you have the ability, there is an obligation to make people laugh — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
