I really don't know what makes a comedian. I think it's a family background and environment. Yet if you put the same ingredients in another person, he may never utter a funny line. Bob Newhart on funny
I was never a Certified Public Accountant. I just had a degree in accounting. It would require passing a test, which I would not have been able to do. Bob Newhart on graduation
I don't know how many sacred cows there are today. I think there's a little confusion between humor and gross passing for humor. That's kind of regrettable. Bob Newhart on humor
I'm most proud of the longevity of my marriage, my kids, and my grandchildren. If you don't have that, you really don't have very much. Bob Newhart on marriage
I think one reason for a successful marriage is laughter. I think laughter gets you through the rough moments in a marriage. Bob Newhart on marriage
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'. Bob Newhart on music