Bill Maher chats with British comedian Jack Whitehall about everything from World Cup conspiracy theories to the emotional paradox of crying at a game show while fearing a lack of tears for his newborn. They delve into Whitehall's notorious Queen Elizabeth joke that caused a UK uproar, a Michael Jackson sketch he prayed would vanish, and Maher's thoughts on cancel culture. The conversation also covers Woody Harrelson's legendary hangouts, the Beatles, dating before smartphones, and why many comedians find stage personas easier than being themselves offstage.
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Comedians perform easier than being themselves
Many comedians find it easier to perform on stage than to authentically be themselves in personal interactions.
Crying at Deal or No Deal, not at daughter's birth
Jack Whitehall admits he was moved to tears by an episode of the game show 'Deal or No Deal,' yet felt anxiety that he might not cry when his own daughter was born.