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Ricky Gervais

Stand-up comedian

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"Got a proper job at 28. Gave it up to try comedy at 38. Decided to get fit and healthy at 48. It’s never too late. But do it now."

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A little about Ricky

Musical Ricky

He initially worked in the music industry, attempting a career as a pop star in the 1980s as the singer of the new-wave act Seona Dancing and working as the manager of the then unknown band Suede before turning to comedy.

Early podcaster

In 2006, he was doing The Ricky Gervais Show, a weekly podcast. It was entered in the Guinness World Records because at that time it was the most downloaded podcast in history.

Long term relationship

He has been in a relationship with producer and author Jane Fallon since 1982, and says they chose not to marry because "there's no point in us having an actual ceremony before the eyes of God because there is no God" or have children because they "d...

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On being asked about being an atheist

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On being asked about being an atheist

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I get asked about my atheism all the time. I don't know why it's so fascinating to people. But I am always honest and open about it. Not to change anyone's beliefs, but to let people know around the world who are oppressed and ashamed about not having faith that there is nothing wrong with it.

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What it was like working on Louie

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What it was like working on Louie

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It was amazing fun. I discovered Louie online and cast him in The Invention of Lying. We became great friends and he returned the favour by letting me work on his first series of Louie. He said I could ad lib , so what was I meant to do but insult the big, fat, sweaty, bald, ginger slob? [I love him]

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Favorite comedians of all-time

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Favorite comedians of all-time

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Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Dave Allen, and a couple of new boys heading towards that list like Louie CK and Doug Stanhope.

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Taking your manager seriously

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Taking your manager seriously

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Q: Ricky, my manager looks like Derek and acts like Brent. I just wanted to say I fully blame you for the fact I could never ever take him seriously again after I realised this. A: You should never take your manager seriously anyway. Not yours, I mean managers in general. I feel sorry for him now.

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Favorite snack

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Favorite snack

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Cheese on toast has got to be right up there.

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Worst thing he's experienced in his entire life

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Worst thing he's experienced in his entire life

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I saw Louie CK naked.

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If everything is really funnier in the UK

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If everything is really funnier in the UK

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Probably not. But if you're British, you have to be able to see the funny side of everything.

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How he transitioned from British star to American fixture

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How he transitioned from British star to American fixture

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I guess winning the Golden Globes for The Office in 2004 against all odds started it all. When I went up to collect the first award, Clint Eastwood was overheard to say "Who the fuck is that?" (*Haha, I so hope that's true).

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If his writing process has changed as he's found success

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If his writing process has changed as he's found success

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It hasn't changed at all. I have an idea, I act it out in my head, and then put it into a dictaphone, usually playing all the parts. The only thing that's changed is expectation. It was nice to come from nowhere. But you just have to put all of that out of your mind, and write like this is your first breakthrough job. And always write about what you know.

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If his show, Derek, was based on his own life experience

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If his show, Derek, was based on his own life experience

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The situation certainly is. Half my family growing up were carers of some sort, mostly retirement homes (stroke, Alzheimers), and Derek is like my fictional superhero of an everyday gentle outsider. I suppose they're all little fables about kindness. And possibly, a love letter to my lovely, poor and humble family growing up.

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If he splurged on anything after achieving financial success with The Office

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If he splurged on anything after achieving financial success with The Office

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What a disgusting question! How dare you ask what I've splurged on! Oh sorry... I see what you mean. I donated my money to an orphanage. (Only joking - I bought a mansion in the country. I must go there someday.)

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If switching from music to comedy was all part of the plan

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If switching from music to comedy was all part of the plan

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I never had a plan. I just sort've ambled along, doing exactly what I wanted every day of my life. It turned out well. I could easily be sleeping in a ditch now. I'd say always follow your passions. Even if you fail, you've had a great time trying.

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