Bill Burr is hitting back at critics.
The 57-year-old comedian appeared for a live taping of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles.
During the appearance, Bill spoke out about the recent criticism several comedians faced for agreeing to partake in the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, considering the country’s human rights violations and free speech controversies.
“The royals loved the show. Everyone was happy. The people that were doing the festival were thrilled. The comedians that I’ve been talking to are saying, ‘Dude, you can feel [the audience] wanted it. They want to see real stand-up comedy.’ It was a mind-blowing experience. Definitely top three experiences I’ve had. I think it’s going to lead to a lot of positive things,” he said of the e