I feel more comfortable in comedy.
“I feel more comfortable in comedy.” Bob Newhart
I think there’s a part, just a part of comedians, that is still childlike.
“I think there’s a part, just a part of comedians, that is still childlike.” Bob Newhart
Well I was much too practical to presume to have a career in comedy.
“Well I was much too practical to presume to have a career in comedy.” Bob Newhart
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.
“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 … Read More
There’s a lot of cynicism. Let’s really enjoy Christmas, with all that’s going on in the world.
“There’s a lot of cynicism. Let’s really enjoy Christmas, with all that’s going on in the world.” Bob Newhart
The best advice I could give someone trying to get into the comedy field is to take advantage of every opportunity you have to work to hone your skills.
“The best advice I could give someone trying to get into the comedy field is to take advantage of every opportunity you have to work … Read More
I’ve been married forty-five years. I think laughter is the secret.
“I’ve been married forty-five years. I think laughter is the secret.” Bob Newhart
You do a clean show and it’s over and the audience have enjoyed themselves and you’ve enjoyed yourself, and you haven’t had to resort to shock.
“You do a clean show and it’s over and the audience have enjoyed themselves and you’ve enjoyed yourself, and you haven’t had to resort to … Read More
I kind of do it in my head, then I’ll try pieces of it on stage and if it looks promising, I’ll put it together.
“I kind of do it in my head, then I’ll try pieces of it on stage and if it looks promising, I’ll put it together.” … Read More
Well, my career choice made a difference because I never would have met my wife, Jenny. I met her through comedian Buddy Hackett. He set us up on a blind date and then we got married.
“Well, my career choice made a difference because I never would have met my wife, Jenny. I met her through comedian Buddy Hackett. He set … Read More
I gave up accounting. I went in for about six months writing ad copy. I was fired from that, and then another guy and I did a kind of poor man’s Bob and Ray kind of syndicated radio show. Then I decided to stick it out and see what happened. I’d give it a year, a year became two years, and then two years became three years, and then along came the record album.
“I gave up accounting. I went in for about six months writing ad copy. I was fired from that, and then another guy and I … Read More
I couldn’t play off people that I don’t personally like.
“I couldn’t play off people that I don’t personally like.” Bob Newhart
One of the first things you ever learn as a stand-up is don’t show fear.
“One of the first things you ever learn as a stand-up is don’t show fear.” Bob Newhart
I didn’t need the elf outfit to play an elf; I could just play an elf.
“I didn’t need the elf outfit to play an elf; I could just play an elf.” Bob Newhart
I don’t have a stack of scripts…
“I don’t have a stack of scripts…” Bob Newhart
Every new routine I have ever written and performed probably occurred extemporaneously. Then after you have fleshed it out and tried it out in front of a number of audiences and it works, you put it down on paper.
“Every new routine I have ever written and performed probably occurred extemporaneously. Then after you have fleshed it out and tried it out in front … Read More
Doormen are kind of invisible, people don’t know their names. They just say, Thank you, or Good morning. I’d never thought about doormen before. They’re a vanishing breed. More electronic doors are being introduced.
“Doormen are kind of invisible, people don’t know their names. They just say, Thank you, or Good morning. I’d never thought about doormen before. They’re … Read More
I’ve been a very lucky actor.
“I’ve been a very lucky actor.” Bob Newhart
I was not influenced by Jack Benny, and people have remarked on my timing and Jack’s timing, but I don’t think you can teach timing. It’s something you hear in your head.
“I was not influenced by Jack Benny, and people have remarked on my timing and Jack’s timing, but I don’t think you can teach timing. … Read More
Women are more emotional. They do get flustered. Which is not to say that men are better than they. It’s simply the way it is.
“Women are more emotional. They do get flustered. Which is not to say that men are better than they. It’s simply the way it is.” … Read More