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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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That stammer. Those basset-hound eyes. That bone-dry wit. There has never been another comedian like Bob Newhart. In this, his first audiobook ever, Newhart gives us his brilliant and bemused twist on a multitude of topics, including flying, the trials of a family holiday in a Winnebago, and more serious subjects, such as golf. And, of course, there are side-splittingly funny stories from his life and career. Who else has a drinking game named after him? ("Hi, Bob!")

This isn't a memoir like most memoirs. It's an audiobook only Bob Newhart could have conceived, with his unique worldview and irrepressibly wry humor. Oh, and there's a fair bit of plain silliness, too.

©2006 Bob Newhart. All Rights Reserved (P)2006 Hyperion Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Funny Witty Comedy Feel-Good

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  • Grammy Award Nominee, Best Spoken Word Album, 2006

"Bob Newhart is a great comedian and a great American." (David Hyde Pierce)
Personal Anecdotes • Comedic Routines • Conversational Tone • Behind-the-scenes Stories • Nostalgic Memories
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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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This was exceptional! Very funny and also heartwarming. It was well worth listening too and I will for sure listen to it again……more than once!!!

Shouldn’t Even Be Doing This REVIEW

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Didn't realize a lot about Bob Newhart's past. Good read and he's a great narrator of course.

Love, love, love

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If you don’t know or have never heard of Bob Newhart, listen to this book. Of all the comedic brilliance of his era, I have always believed Bob Newhart stood out from all the rest. His “obligation to make people laugh” is keenly felt in every second of this book.

“I Need To Do This”....

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I’ve heard so many of Bob’s stories, but they NEVER get old, and I will continue to listen to them over and over again. I have always enjoyed his work, so it’s only natural that I be drawn to the stories behind the work! This was a great book, & it was thoroughly enjoyed.

one of the best ever

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The is a great book and Bob Newhart's narration is right on.

lol funny

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