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I kind of do it in my head, then I'll try pieces of it on stage and if it looks promising, I'll put it together.

Bob Newhart

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Bob Newhart
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: September 5
Actor
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Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Oak Park
Illinois
George Robert Newhart
George Robert Bob Newhart
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All I can say about life is, 'Oh God, enjoy it!'
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