I could always take a joke. I could always be the butt of the joke. I could always hand it out. That was just who I was. Ricky Gervais Read Quote
Everything I do is somehow rooted in humanity. It’s always about people; it’s always about ego. It’s always about desperation. It’s quite existential. You know, ‘Am I leading a good life?’ That might be because I’m an atheist, and I think this is all we’ve got, so you better be nice. And have fun. Ricky Gervais Read Quote
As an artist, you want as many people as possible to see your work with no interference. And usually, I’ve gone onto fringe channels: BBC Two, HBO, Channel 4. Ricky Gervais Read Quote
I’ve avoided doing a network comedy, because I wouldn’t get my own way. Even though it would get more viewers, it wouldn’t be mine. Ricky Gervais Read Quote
That’s the buzz for me, the creative process. An idea is never as good as when it’s in your head. And then it’s just how little you ruin it. Ricky Gervais Read Quote
I always do a little bit of improv. I did some of ‘The Office,’ a tiny bit in ‘Extras,’ a bit more in ‘Derek.’ Ricky Gervais Read Quote
I do the Golden Globes because they say I can say what I want. I wouldn’t have that at the Oscars. Ricky Gervais Read Quote
I think comedies should be short. I don’t want to be self-indulgent; I don’t want a two-hour comedy. Ricky Gervais Read Quote
