I really dont know what makes a comedian. I think its a family background and environment. Yet if you put the same ingredients in another person, he may never utter a funny line. – Bob Newhart
Im most proud of the longevity of my marriage, my kids, and my grandchildren. If you dont have that, you really dont have very much. – Bob Newhart
I dont know how many sacred cows there are today. I think theres a little confusion between humor and gross passing for humor. Thats kind of regrettable. – Bob Newhart
Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on. – Bob Newhart
I dont hate humanity and Im not interested in people who do. Although, its funny, actually, some of my favorite writers really do. Like Martin Amis. My dirty secret. London Fields is one of my favorite books ever. And its indefensible! But hes so funny… I forgive him everything. – Elizabeth Gilbert