I was influenced by every comedian I ever saw work. That's the only way you learn how to do it.
Bob NewhartI was not influenced by Jack Benny, and people have remarked on my timing and Jack's timing, but I don't think you can teach timing. It's something you hear in your head.
Bob NewhartOne of the first things that you learn as a stand-up is, you're the boss. It's your stage, and don't screw with me because I'll make you look bad, which I had to do, because you wind up with drunks and loud people.
Bob NewhartContinuing to do stand-up is always a challenge because the audiences and the environments in which you work very often differ.
Bob Newhart