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Bill Burr on Adapting His ‘A–hole Vibe,’ Wanting a ‘Hostile Crowd’ for New Hulu Special and How a Rabbi Changed His Perspective on Censorship (EXCLUSIVE)


In an exclusive Q&A, Bill Burr discusses his upcoming Hulu special 'Drop Dead Years,' out in March, plus his Broadway debut and comedy censorship.

Burr rang up Variety to promote his upcoming comedy special, “Drop Dead Years,” and reveal its March 14 premiere date on Hulu. In an exclusive, wide-ranging Q&A, Burr dishes on the benefits of a “hostile crowd,” how he and his comedy has matured, and his upcoming Broadway debut in “Glengarry Glen Ross.” Plus, he tells the hilarious and profound story of how a rabbi helped him come to terms with censorship of his act in Abu Dhabi. Everybody kind of wants the same thing: to chill out with people they love, to have enough money for food and clothing and shelter, and to be able to exhale and not worry about what’s coming around the corner.

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