"Richard Pryor introduced me to the world of the inner city, and the urban world, and did it hysterically. My favorite comedian, even though we work 180 degrees differently, but funny is funny is funny."
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Bob Newhart, born on September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois, is a legendary comedian and actor renowned for his distinctively deadpan delivery and sharp wit. With a career that spans over six decades, Newhart gained fame through his groundbreaking stand-up routines and iconic television shows, including "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart." His unique blend of observational humor and character-driven comedy has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, solidifying his legacy as a beloved figure in American comedy.
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"I wasn't the class clown. I wasn't that obvious. There would be a circle of guys, and they're watching the class clown. And I'm standing in the back, and I turn to the guy next to me and I say something funny to him, and he starts to laugh. And the guy next to him says, 'What did he say?'"
Bob Newhart"The schizophrenic has no sense of humor. His world is a constantly daunting, unfriendly place."
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"I think there's a little confusion between humor and 'gross' passing for humor. That's kind of regrettable, because they aren't the same thing."
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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."
Bob Newhart"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 think one reason for a successful marriage is laughter. I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage."
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."
Bob Newhart"If you look at Jack Benny, George Burns, or Don Rickles, they've all had long, successful marriages. So, I think there's something about laughter and the durability of a marriage."
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'."
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"More and more, as I get older, people come up to me and say, 'Thank you for all the laughter.' And my standard answer is, 'It was my pleasure.' But that's the truth."
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