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Humor's a weapon if you want to make it one.

Bob Newhart

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Bob Newhart
Age: 95
Born: 1929
Born: September 5
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Oak Park
Illinois
George Robert Newhart
George Robert Bob Newhart
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I am a minimalist. I like saying the most with the least.
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You shouldn't get too close to the truth, because then maybe you stop being funny.
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I think there's a part, just a part of comedians, that is still childlike.
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You should have a value system. You can win if you stick with your value system.
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All I can say about life is, 'Oh God, enjoy it!'
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I didn't need the elf outfit to play an elf I could just play an elf.
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I feel more comfortable in comedy.
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I couldn't play off people that I don't personally like.
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The only way to survive is to have a sense of humour.
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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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I'm most proud of the longevity of my marriage, my kids, and my grandchildren. If you don't have that, you really don't have very much.
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But I really believe that if you have the ability, there is an obligation to make people laugh
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I've been a very lucky actor.
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