Bill Maher slams modern entertainers for lacking old-school work ethic

On his "Club Random" podcast, the two performers reminisced over memorable moments from their careers. Eden recalled breaking a rib before a New York theater performance but still taking the stage and earning a standing ovation. At another performance opening night in Vegas, she remembered feeling terrified and nervously wondering if she should say she was sick. But she still went on stage and performed.

Maher praised Eden for her understanding that the "show must go on." He contrasted her resilience with today's entertainers who cancel shows for various reasons.

"Not to s--- on the younger generations, but like the older generations have this idea, 'There's no business like show business,'" Maher said. "They smile when they are low. And you just always go out there."

Maher said he only missed shows when he was forced to because he had COVID or when his flights were delayed.

"But I've never actually missed a show because I felt s----- right?" he added.

The liberal HBO host has ranted about the younger generations' lack of resilience previously on his podcast.