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New rules polite musings from a timid observer

Bill Maher is on the forefront of the new wave of comedians who have begun to influence and shape political debate through their comedy. He is best known not just for being funny, but for advocating truth over sensitivity and taking on the political establishment. Maher's combustible mixture of...

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Main Author: Maher, Bill.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: [Emmaus, Pa.] : [New York] : Rodale ; Distributed to the book trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers, c2005.
Subjects:
American wit and humor.
Summary: Bill Maher is on the forefront of the new wave of comedians who have begun to influence and shape political debate through their comedy. He is best known not just for being funny, but for advocating truth over sensitivity and taking on the political establishment. Maher's combustible mixture of irreverence and acerbic humor has garnered a loyal following and 18 Emmy nominations, as well as a reputation for being a controversial bad boy. His HBO television show, Real Time, has put Maher more front and center than ever before. Particularly one regular segment, entitled "New Rules," during which Maher takes serious aim, bringing all of his intelligence, incisiveness, wit, and his signature exasperation to bear on topics ranging from cell phones to fast food to the conservative agenda. His new book brings these riffs and rants to the written page.--From publisher description.
Physical Description: ix, 243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 1594865051
Author Notes: Bill Maher is a stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author and actor. Maher is known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary. He received a B.A. in English and History from Cornell University.

Maher's books include True Story : A Novel; Does Anybody Have a Problem With That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits; Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? The Best of Politically Incorrect; When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism; Keep the Statue of Liberty Closed: The New Rules;New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer; and The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody but Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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