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Comedians are never really on vacation because you're always at attention... that antenna is always out there.
Bob Newhart
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Bob Newhart
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: September 5
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George Robert Bob Newhart
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I never had an aversion because I was active in the drama club. If I had that aversion I certainly wouldn't put myself in the position of being on stage. Of course, in the drama club you're hiding behind a character.
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