Bob Newhart

I was very political when JFK ran. ”

I was never a Certified Public Accountant... I just had a degree in accounting. The reason I was never a Certified Public Accountant was because it would require passing a test, which I would not have been able to do. ”

Stand-up is different from television. In stand-up, you've got to be in control. ”

A lot of money is spent trying to keep people alive who don't necessarily want to be alive. ”

Without great writing, you've got a bunch of actors bumping into each other. ”

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

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

The Mary Tyler Moore Show' was the best television, the best cast, the best-written television show ever. ”

I always hated when the studios just kind of said that anybody can act. You look at people like Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda - and I'm just talking about the male actors - there aren't a lot who can act. It's a very special talent, and I wish it were recognized as a very special talent. ”

For a comedian, there is nothing better than watching another great comedian. ”