Afraid Quote by Bob Newhart Download Open image “The greatest comedian I've ever seen is Jack Benny. He wasn't afraid of the silences.” — Bob Newhart ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.7 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Afraid Benny Comedian Ever Greatest He Jack Jack Benny Seen Silences
Jack Benny was, without a doubt, the bravest comedian I have ever seen work. He wasn't afraid of silence. He would take as long… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
Jack Benny, Fred Allen. Their jokes were wonderful. It takes skill to be funny. The timing of Jack Benny was so fine. It is… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
When I was young kid, I used to watch Jack Benny, and I thought the minimal aspect of what he did was revelatory. I… — Jeffrey Tambor Copy Share Image
There is nothing quite as loud as the silence of an audience when a comedian is on stage. — Dominic Holland Copy Share Image
I've always been the king of silence. I've always been a minimalist comedian. I've taken my influence from Jack Benny, who was the king… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
I have often been told that I have many of the same mannerisms as Jack Benny and certainly Bob Cummings. — Dwayne Hickman Copy Share Image
It’s been a very old thing for people to gather together and laugh at stuff. The first comedian in America really was Abraham Lincoln. He used to go to a pub near where he lived and stand in front of the fire and he packed the place every night and he would just talk and bust everybody in their guts.… — Louis C. K Copy Share
I love Benny Hill. He one of my favourites of aaall time. Like, the way Benny did it, he was just amazing. Just seeing… — Snoop Dogg Copy Share Image
My favourite comedian, of course, is Tim Conway. He has a way about him - being that belly-laugh kind of funny, and he has… — Carol Burnett 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
It took me 20 years to buy an electric typewriter, because I was afraid it would be too sensitive. I like to bang the… — Elmore Leonard Copy Share Image
I used to be afraid of my temper, but it turns out I don't really have one. — Zoe Bell Copy Share Image
I will support my party when they are right on an issue, but am not afraid to stand up to party bosses who are… — Darlene Senger Copy Share Image
Mistakes I've made in the past make me afraid to try new things in the future. I want to be perfect. — James Altucher Copy Share Image
The millennials were raised in a cocoon, their anxious parents afraid to let them go out in the park to play. So should we… — Nancy Gibbs Copy Share Image
Sometimes, I get afraid it has defined me, that sense of grief, loss and illness. But actually, it is about allowing myself to take… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I'm afraid to leave this room, in fear that I will never feel love again as I do with you! — Dirty Dancing Copy Share Image
I think brutal honesty is extremely important. Don't be afraid of being up-front about your feelings and your life. — Minka Kelly Copy Share Image
