I am a minimalist. I like saying the most with the least.

When you give your items away, don’t keep the excess of your pride.

I always hated when the studios just kind of said that anybody can act. You look at people like Spencer Tracy, Henry Fonda - and I'm just talking about the male actors - there aren't a lot who can act. It's a very special talent, and I wish it were recognized as a very special talent.

I just don't think most people put myself and Robert Frost in the same category.

The Bob Newhart Show: The Complete Second Season

When you're going for a joke, you're stuck out there if it doesn't work. There's nowhere to go. You've done the drum role and the cymbal clash and you're out on the end of the plank.