Bob Quote by Dwayne Hickman

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

My idol was Jack Benny and he was the master of subtlety and timing.

— Don Knotts

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

Jack Benny was a very warm person and a very appreciative person.

— Thurl Ravenscroft

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

The greatest comedian I've ever seen is Jack Benny. He wasn't afraid of the silences.

— Bob Newhart

Jack Benny had style from the beginning. He stood straight and walked kind of sideways as if he were being gently shoved by a…

— William Saroyan

When I first met Benny Goodman he wouldn't talk about anything but clarinets, mouthpieces, reeds, etc. When I tried to change the subject, he…

— Artie Shaw

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

Working with Benny was important for me and for black musicians in general.

— Lionel Hampton

Everybody ought to listen to Benny [Carter]. He's a whole musical education.

— Miles Davis

I've always liked Richard Pryor. I've always responded to rhythmic profanity.

— David Rees