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Bob Newhart is an American comedian and actor known for his unique style of deadpan humor and his work on television. He gained fame with "The Bob Newhart Show" and later "Newhart," both of which showcased his distinctive comedic timing and character-driven humor. Newhart's contributions to comedy and his successful career in television have earned him a lasting place in entertainment history.
"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."
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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."
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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."
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"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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"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."
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"I was never a Certified Public Accountant. I just had a degree in accounting. It would require passing a test, which I would not have been able to do."
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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."
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"Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on."