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I'm closer to Bob Newhart than Rodney Dangerfield.

I'm very close with Bob and his lovely, fabulous wife Catherine, too.

Don Rickles and I are best friends. I know that might seem strange to those who know Don only by reputation, but somebody has to be his friend. Just to make sure I don't forget, Don gave me a doormat that sits just outside the front door of my house. It reads: 'The Newharts: The Rickleses Best Friends.'

A friend introduced me to Bob Shaye. He was one of the most remarkable men I've ever met. He was a Fulbright scholar, an excellent chef, and very knowledgeable about the arts.

Casey Affleck is a really good friend of mine. I know Casey a lot better than I know Ben, even though Ben and I have worked together a lot.

Other people like Neil Young and Dennis Hopper, those are just really close knit family friends.

I had a very good kiss from Bob Monkhouse once. I thought, 'If I was straight, I would go for Bob.'

One of the greatest listeners I know is Bob Tishman. That has probably had the greatest impact on my life than any other thing.