'Hairspray's' John Waters Tells Bill Maher He's Now So Respectable He Wants to Puke
'Hairspray's' John Waters Tells Bill Maher ... I'm Now So Respectable I Want to Puke!!!
John Waters, one of the most interesting and line-pushing talents in Hollywood, joked on "Real Time" Friday night that he's become so respectable, he wants to gag!
Waters was hysterical with Bill Maher, pitching his new book, "Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance." For the uninitiated, Waters wrote, directed and/or produced some of the most out-there movies in history, including "Hairspray," "Serial Mom" and "Pink Flamingos."
It's pretty incredible ... John says the National Registry has named "Pink Flamingos" -- a movie where the main character eats a dump for all to see -- one of the great American films. Fact is ... it's a fantastic flick, and this year marks its 50th anniversary.
The Motion Picture Academy has created an exhibition around Waters' works. He says he's looking for something Divine -- the enduring character he created -- wore ... a "cheater." A cheater, for those who don't know, is a contraption with fake pubic hair. He's on the hunt for someone who has it, and would love to put it in the exhibition near Dorothy's ruby red slippers!!!
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Bill was amazed that in this world where so many people get canceled or muzzled, John is now celebrated for some out-there gags. John has an answer.