Bill Maher Shares Memories of Catholic Upbringing in NPR Interview
The NPR clip features Bill Maher discussing his Catholic school experiences in an interview tied to his receipt of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He describes lingering fear from strict teachings by priests and nuns, including threats of hell for minor infractions like slouching during first communion practice. Maher states he has largely moved past the trauma as an adult. The segment includes light banter about insects during the conversation. Maher rejects the idea that his career is primarily a rebellion against his upbringing.
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