I feel more comfortable in comedy.
“I feel more comfortable in comedy.” Bob Newhart
“I feel more comfortable in comedy.” Bob Newhart
“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.” 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 … Read More
“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 … Read More
“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 … 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.” … 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 … 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 … Read More
“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.” Bob Newhart
“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…” 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 … 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 … Read More
“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. … 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.” … Read More