Continuing to do stand-up is always a challenge because the audiences and the environments in which you work very often differ.
Bob NewhartI 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 NewhartI really don't know what makes a comedian. I think it's a family background and environment. Yet if you put the same ingredients in another person, he may never utter a funny line.
Bob Newhart