The first time I heard Richard Pryor, I knew he would be a major force in the world of comedy. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
The first time I got up in front of an audience was terror, abject terror, which continued for another four or five… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I am one of the great wasters of time. I have made it an art form. I can get up at 8… — 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 first started out, 'Time' magazine did an article on what it called 'the sick comics,' and they were myself, Shelley… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
In today's world, you would call my father mostly unaccessible. I'm not sure that isn't true of most fathers at that time.… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I remember seeing a movie with Jose Ferrer and Rosemary Clooney where they were husband and wife, and they got in bed,… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
Don't live in the past. There's no point. You can't change anything. What a waste of time. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I think one reason for a successful marriage is laughter. I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I have an aversion to laugh tracks - the moment I hear a laugh track, I go to another channel. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
One time I happened to use the word 'denigrate' onstage, and it didn't get any reaction. So as I continued my act,… — 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
