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Television series are like the stock market. There's room for bears and bulls but no room for pigs.
Bob Newhart
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Bob Newhart
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: September 5
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I think you should be a child for as long as you can. I have been successful for 74 years being able to do that. Don't rush into adulthood, it isn't all that much fun.
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One of the first things you ever learn as a stand-up is don't show fear.
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You shouldn't get too close to the truth, because then maybe you stop being funny.
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All I can say about life is, 'Oh God, enjoy it!'
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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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