Bill Maher plans to retire from stand-up this year: ‘Like cutting off a limb’
nypost.comBill Maher will release a stand-up comedy special, and then it may be stage curtains for the controversial comedian.During a conversation with guest Jerry Seinfeld on his “Club Random” podcast, Maher revealed that while he will continue to host his HBO show “Real Time With Bill Maher,” his forthcoming special may mark the end of his stand-up career.“I’m going to stop doing [stand-up],” he told Seinfeld, 70, on the May 6 episode. “I could go back.
I don’t want to make a big announcement or something,” Maher, 68, continued. “I’m doing a special at the end of the year. It’ll be my 13th for HBO.
That’s a lot.”Defending his decision, Maher noted the dedication stand-up requires.“I put a lot of time and effort into it because, as you know, stand-up is like playing the cello.
You can’t just walk up there. You have to stay in practice. And I do,” he said. “I’ve always loved it. I’m always working on it.
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