In recent episodes, the roles have been reversed. real timeMartin Short's legendary character Jiminy Glick comes out of retirement to ask Bill Maher a tough question.
Typically, at the start of the show, the hosts interview guests one-on-one, but on Friday, Maher decided to be the interviewee and share his story. His new book, What this comedian said will surprise you.
“I’ve been interviewing authors in one-on-one interviews here and there for years, but now I’m in a position where I’m the author of a book that’s on the bestseller list,” he said, before introducing the former talk show host. Glick. “I can’t do interviews. I needed someone to interview me and I got really lucky tonight. We have a price. Perhaps a master of the art form.”
As the duo sat down, Glick said, “This is going to be really exciting for me! “I’m really used to interviewing celebrities, so this is a nice change.”
The next 10 minutes of the show consisted of Maher shedding tears of laughter and Glick asking questions, then cutting the comedian off mid-answer.
“I want to read this book and I love this book. I love this book,” Glick said. “I didn't read it. Well, I read it cover to cover, but there's nothing inside. But word got back that it was fun.”
Some of Glick's questions (or playful insults, as some people call them) throughout the segment included: “Your book is a victory! “Have low expectations contributed to your success?” / “Other than the one thing you lack, what do you think your comedic legacy is?” / “Are there any forbidden topics other than foreplay?”
At some points, Maher's long answers seemed to put the interviewer to sleep.
“Writing a book is amazing. That's right.” Glick said after waking up. “And if you want to conquer an area because there aren’t many people, [do]. Next you will be signing a deal with Blockbuster Video. And you are full of opinions. I like it. Because I've always liked Bill Maher's opinions. Like your opinion about Corona, it's about the whole Corona thing. I like getting medical advice in my club activities.”
As Maher continued to laugh, Glick concluded the conversation by adding: “Your book is by far the best book I have yet read. And thank you. Because I've always felt that boring, boring guests make me a better interviewer. To be honest, I'm not going to cry. So thank you.”
Other guests on Friday's show included former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger.