Burr is known for his contrarian, fiery stand-up, but lately he's been feeling lighter on stage. His latest Hulu comedy ...

"That whole myth that you can't be happy and still be funny is a myth," he says. "I am a mess of a human being, still, this far into life. ... That is my existence day to day, week to week ...

His latest Hulu comedy special is Bill Burr: Drop... Bill Burr: 'I am a mess of a human being ... but it makes for good comedy' Comic Bill Burr is known for his contrarian, fiery stand-up.

He says both helped; lately he feels lighter on stage. "That whole myth that you can't be happy and still be funny is a myth," he says. "I am a mess of a human being, still, this far into life. ...