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.

Quote by Bob Newhart

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I've been a very lucky actor.

I've been a very lucky actor.

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The first time I got up in front of an audience was terror, abject terror,...

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

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

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

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

I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And...

I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And...

Jack Benny was, without a doubt, the bravest comedian I have ever seen work. He...

Jack Benny was, without a doubt, the bravest comedian I have ever seen work. He...

Funny is funny is funny.

Funny is funny is funny.

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I was influenced by every comedian I ever saw work. That's the only way you...

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I think you should be a child for as long as you can. I have...

Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with...

Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with...

I don't have a stack of scripts.

I don't have a stack of scripts.

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I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And...

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It was a decision to work clean. I just prefer to work that way. I...

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This stammer got me a home in Beverly Hills, and I'm not about to screw...

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I'm most proud of the longevity of my marriage, my kids, and my grandchildren. If...

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

I was never a Certified Public Accountant. I just had a degree in accounting. It...

I was never a Certified Public Accountant. I just had a degree in accounting. It...

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It's getting harder and harder to differentiate between schizophrenics and people talking on a cell...

The only thing I have never done is a Broadway play. I'm not sure I...

The only thing I have never done is a Broadway play. I'm not sure I...