Bill Maher

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in New York, New York, The United States

January 20, 1956

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William Maher, Jr., is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He hosted the late-night television talk show Politically Incorrect on Comedy Central and ABC, and is currently the host of Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO. On June 1, 2006, he also began hosting an Internet-exclusive talk show on Amazon.com entitled Amazon Fishbowl.

Maher is known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary. His commentaries target a wide swath of topics, from the right-wing to the left-wing, bureaucracies of many kinds, religion, political correctness, Hollywood, the mass media, and persons in positions of high political and social power, among many others. He supports the legalization of cannabis and gay marriage and serves on the board...more

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Who Will Save Your Seoul

By Bill Maher

Recently on the news, I heard a South Korean say he wasn't worried about war with North Korea, because "We know the U.S. has our backs."

At first, I swelled with national pride, and thought, "You're welcome." But then I thought, "Wait a minute -- why can't South Korea get its own back?"

They're a rich country, with the world’s 12th largest economy. They have one of the best education... read more »

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Bill Maher's Books

Average rating: 3.68 · 6,029 ratings · 595 reviews · 15 distinct works · Similar authors

	New Rules 3.72 of 5 stars 3.72 avg rating — 2,990 ratings — published 2008 — 13 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The New New Rules: A Funny Look At How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass 3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 1,632 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism 3.45 of 5 stars 3.45 avg rating — 1,043 ratings — published 2002 — 9 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Does Anybody Have a Problem With That?: The Best of Politically Incorrect 3.44 of 5 stars 3.44 avg rating — 126 ratings — published 1996 — 9 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	True Story 3.12 of 5 stars 3.12 avg rating — 112 ratings — published 1994 — 9 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When You Ride Alone You Still Ride With Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism and Still Isn't 3.45 of 5 stars 3.45 avg rating — 44 ratings	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Victory Begins at Home 3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2003	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keep the Statue of Liberty Closed: The New Rules 3.29 of 5 stars 3.29 avg rating — 7 ratings	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Political Incorrections: The Best Opening Monologues from Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2004	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You Can Save the Animals: 251 Simple Ways to Stop Thoughtless Cruelty by Ingrid Newkirk, Angrid Newkirk, Bill Maher (Foreword by) 3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 1999	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Women cannot complain about men anymore until they start getting better taste in them.”
― Bill Maher

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“Suicide is man's way of telling God, 'You can't fire me - I quit!”
― Bill Maher

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“I have a problem with people who take the Constitution loosely and the Bible literally.”
― Bill Maher

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