Two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey joins Bill Maher for a candid conversation spanning his legal battles, exile from Hollywood, and the slow process of rebuilding. The discussion touches on Hollywood hypocrisy, mentorship from Jack Lemmon, therapy, and lighter moments including Spacey's impressions of Johnny Carson and Jack Lemmon. They also cover the impact of Netflix shelving a completed film and Spacey's belief that his finest work may still come.
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"Show Business Jail" — Exile Despite Acquittal
Spacey describes the period after the allegations as "show business jail," where he was professionally exiled even after being cleared in court.