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Sometimes you forget you're famous. You wonder, Why is that person staring at me?
Bob Newhart
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Bob Newhart
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: September 5
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George Robert Newhart
George Robert Bob Newhart
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The reason I'm a psychologist is based in part on my telephone routines. Much of my humor comes out of reaction to what other people are saying. A psychologist is a man who listens, who is sympathetic.
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I am a minimalist. I like saying the most with the least.
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All I can say about life is, 'Oh God, enjoy it!'
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Well, my career choice made a difference because I never would have met my wife, Jenny. I met her through comedian Buddy Hackett. He set us up on a blind date and then we got married.
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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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