230 Quotes by Bob Newhart

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.

All I can say about life is, ‘Oh God, enjoy it!’

But I really believe that if you have the ability, there is an obligation to make people laugh.

One of the first things you ever learn as a stand-up is don’t show fear.

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.

I didn’t need the elf outfit to play an elf; I could just play an elf.

I’ve done more than I thought I was ever going to do. I’ve had a very long and very satisfying career.

You shouldn’t get too close to the truth, because then maybe you stop being funny.

I’ve been married forty-five years. I think laughter is the secret.