Bob Newhart quotes

Bob Newhart is an American comedian and actor famous for his dry wit and stammering delivery. His stand-up albums and television shows, especially "The Bob Newhart Show," have made a lasting impact on American comedy. He continues to be celebrated for his unique comedic style and influential career. Here are 44 of his quotes:

All I can say about life is, 'Oh God, enjoy it!' (Bob Newhart)
Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on. View quote
Bob Newhart
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'. View quote
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There are a lot of questions I keep asking myself about why I do comedy. I guess I laugh to keep from crying. And I guess if you ever get me crying, I might not stop. This is the way I look at tragedy or else I'll cry. View quote
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I think you should be a child for as long as you can. I have been successful for 74 years being able to do that. Don't rush into adulthood, it isn't all that much fun. View quote
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I am a minimalist. I like saying the most with the least. View quote
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All comedians are, in a way, anarchists. Our job is to make fun of the existing world. View quote
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When I started out in 1960, I thought it might possibly last a couple of years. I never expected it to last 42. I take great satisfaction in that longevity. View quote
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I was influenced by every comedian I ever saw work. That's the only way you learn how to do it. View quote
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I don't have a stack of scripts. View quote
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I don't know how many sacred cows there are today. I think there's a little confusion between humor and gross passing for humor. That's kind of regrettable. (Bob Newhart)
I'm very open to the up-and-comers. View quote
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The first time I got up in front of an audience was terror, abject terror, which continued for another four or five years. There still is, a little bit. View quote
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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 affection for it. View quote
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It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell phone. It still brings me up short to walk by somebody who appears to be talking to themselves. View quote
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The only thing I have never done is a Broadway play. I'm not sure I have the discipline necessary to do a Broadway play. I know it holds a fascination for certain actors. View quote
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Comedians are never really on vacation because you're always at attention... that antenna is always out there. View quote
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I've been a very lucky actor. View quote
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This stammer got me a home in Beverly Hills, and I'm not about to screw with it now. View quote
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It was a decision to work clean. I just prefer to work that way. I have no problem with comedians who don't work that way. There was a temptation in the early '70s to reconsider. I decided against it. View quote
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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 as it took to tell the story. (Bob Newhart)
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 much. View quote
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People with a sense of humor tend to be less egocentric and more realistic in their view of the world and more humble in moments of success and less defeated in times of travail. View quote
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The only way to survive is to have a sense of humour. View quote
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I think one reason for a successful marriage is laughter. I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage. View quote
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Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart - Image
Photo: Alan Light, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Comedian
Born: September 5, 1929
Died: July 18, 2024
Quotes count: 44

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