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I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This

And Other Things That Strike Me as Funny

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I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This

By: Bob Newhart
Narrated by: Bob Newhart
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The first book ever from an icon of American comedy -- a hilarious combination of stories from his career and observations about life

That stammer. Those basset-hound eyes. That bone-dry wit. There has never been another comedian like Bob Newhart. His comedy albums, movies, and two hit television series have made him a national treasure and placed him firmly in the pantheon of comedy legends. Who else has a drinking game named after him And now, at last, Newhart puts his brilliant and hysterical world view on paper.

Never a punch-line comic, always more of a storyteller, he tells anecdotes from throughout his life and career, including his beginnings as an accountant and the groundbreaking success of his comedy albums and The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart, which gave him fifteen years on primetime television. And he also gives his wry, comedic twist to a multitude of topics, including golf, drinking, and family holidays.

Today, Newhart appears on Desperate Housewives, in hit movies such as Elf, and in theaters around the country. Reruns of his shows air constantly on Nick at Nite -- have recently been released with great success for the first time ever on DVD. With this book, Bob Newhart gives his millions of fans a first ever opportunity to sample his unique brand of humor -- including excerpts from some of his classic routines -- on the printed page.©2006 Bob Newhart. All Rights Reserved; (P)2006 Hyperion Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Funny Witty Comedy Feel-Good
Fascinating Career Insights • Comedic History • Authentic Voice Narration • Entertaining Anecdotes • Personal Reflections

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I love Bob Newhart and this was an excellent book!
I enjoyed it so much more because he narrated it himself and no one else can talk like Bob Newhart.
Definately worth listening too again and again.

Absolutely worth Listening Too

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Bob (George) deserves the highest honor and respect that we as people so lucky to have shared parts of our time on Earth together can give him. If only everyone in the world had the love respect and humility in their hearts that this man has...

I was genuinely moved to tears by the last chapter. It put a little more hope in my soul than was there before... and I am unreasonably optimistic. Thank you Mr. Newhart. Thank you.

A truly wonderful and beautiful being.

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If you love Bob - this is a must listen. Stories told about his family, friends and career that only he could tell. Feels like listening to an old friend reminiscing about wonderful times - and makes you wish you’d been there.

Everything I hoped it would be!

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I grew up enjoying Bob Newhart's tv shows and was really looking forward to this book. Unfortunately, it lacked the punch I was expecting. Many of the chapters just ended without a real conclusion to the story he had been telling. I'm not sorry that I read the book.I was just expecting more.

Disappointed.

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Great insight into Bob Newhart and stand up comedy. Highly recommended for a relaxing and chuckling - good time.

Awesome and Insightful

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