The roles were reversed on the latest episode of Real Time, with Martin Short's iconic character Jiminy Glick coming out of retirement to ask Bill Maher some tough questions.
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Usually, the show starts with Maher interviewing his guests one-on-one, but this Friday, he switched things up by becoming the interviewee to discuss his new book, What This Comedian Said Will Shock You.
"For years, I've interviewed authors in our opening one-on-one interview spot, but now I find myself in the position of being the author of a book on the bestseller list," Maher explained before introducing former talk show host Glick. "I can't interview myself. I needed someone to interview me, and we are so lucky tonight. We have a master, perhaps the master of the art form."
Once the duo sat down, Glick quipped, "This is going to be so exciting for me! Really because I’m used to interviewing celebrities so this is a nice change of pace."
The next ten minutes were filled with Maher laughing to the point of tears as Glick fired off questions, often cutting Maher off mid-answer. "I want to get to this book and I love this book, I love this book," Glick began. "I haven’t read it. Well, I’ve read it cover and cover but nothing inside. But word gets back that it’s delightful."
Throughout the segment, Glick delivered a mix of questions and playful insults, such as, "Your book is a triumph! What do you owe your success to, low expectations?" / "Other than lacking one, what do you think your comedy legacy would be?" / "Are there any topics for you that are off limits, other than foreplay?"
During some moments, Maher’s lengthy answers seemed to put the interviewer to sleep. “It’s amazing to write a book, yes it is,” Glick said after being woken up. “And to conquer a field because not many people [do]. Next, you’ll probably get a deal with Blockbuster Video. And you’re filled with opinions. I love that ’cause I’ve always loved Bill Maher’s opinion, you know, like your opinions about COVID, the whole COVID thing. I love getting my medical advice from a club act.”
As Maher continued to laugh, Glick wrapped up the conversation, adding, “Your book is absolutely the greatest book I’ve ever not read. And you know, thank you, because I’ve always felt — and I mean this, honest to God, I’m not going to cry — that the boring and tedious guests make me a better interviewer, so thank you.”
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