230 Quotes by Bob Newhart

You never know when you'll come upon something and it's going to be fodder for new material.

Probably the best advice I ever got in my life was from the head of the accounting department, Mr. Hutchinson, I believe at the Glidden Company in Chicago, and he told me, 'You really aren't cut out for accounting.'

The reason I'm a psychologist is based in part on my telephone routines. Much of my humor comes out of reaction to what other people are saying. A psychologist is a man who listens, who is sympathetic.

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

I feel more comfortable in comedy.

I've had time off, and it drove me nuts. I was crawling up the wall.

The greatest comedian I've ever seen is Jack Benny. He wasn't afraid of the silences.

I think everyone probably starts out sounding like someone else, but gradually you develop your own sound.

Comedians are never really on vacation because you're always at attention... that antenna is always out there.