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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

Topics: About Benny Burns George Had Jack Laughter Long Look Marriage Marriages Something Successful Think You I Think

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

~Bob Newhart

Topics: Afraid Benny Comedian Ever Greatest He Jack Seen Silences

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The acting is better when you know your material is being judged.

~Bob Newhart

Topics: Acting Being Being Judged Better Judged Know Material You Your

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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.

~Bob Newhart

Topics: Couple Expected Great Last Longevity Might Never Out Possibly Satisfaction Started Take Thought Years

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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.

~Bob Newhart

Topics: Actor Broadway Certain Discipline Done Fascination Holds Know Necessary Never Only Play Sure The Only Thing Thing

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The first time I got up in front of an audience was terror, abject terror, which continued for another four or five years. There still is, a little bit.

~Bob Newhart

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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.

~Bob Newhart

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I've been a very lucky actor.

~Bob Newhart

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I'm very open to the up-and-comers.

~Bob Newhart

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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.

~Bob Newhart

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Comedian

Born: September 5th, 1929

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