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I've been told to speed up my delivery when I perform. But if I lose the stammer, I'm just another slightly amusing accountant.

Bob Newhart

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Bob Newhart
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: September 5
Actor
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Film Actor
Stand-Up Comedian
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Voice Actor
Oak Park
Illinois
George Robert Newhart
George Robert Bob Newhart
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