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
The schizophrenic has no sense of humor. His world is a constantly daunting, unfriendly place. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
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
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
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
All comedians are, in a way, anarchists. Our job is to make fun of the existing world. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I don't know how doctors pick one specialty over another. Some you can understand. Pediatricians. Or gynecologists delivering babies, bringing a new… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
When I started, I was doing all the good comedians I'd ever seen. Then I developed my own voice. My routines are… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
There's a lot of cynicism. Let's really enjoy Christmas, with all that's going on in the world. — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
I don't want to sound like the old guy, but cynicism is a potential danger. It colors our way of looking at… — 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
