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Actor, Comedian

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    Ricky Gervais on Animal Rights

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian on the cruelty of bullfighting. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Truth & Justice

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    Ricky Gervais on New York

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian picks New York over London but likes having the best of both worlds. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Politics & Policy

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    Ricky Gervais on Science and History

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian offers a preview of the stand-up routine, Science. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Science & Tech

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    Ricky Gervais on Religion

    Ricky Gervais

    Ricky Gervais describes why he became an atheist. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Belief

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    Ricky Gervais on the Death of Print Newspapers

    Ricky Gervais

    Ricky Gervais takes a stroll into the future. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Media & Internet, Future, History

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    Ricky Gervais on the Art of Collaboration

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian talks about his work with Stephen Merchant. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Arts & Culture

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    Hanging Out With Ricky Gervais

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian recommends not hanging out with him. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Arts & Culture

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    Fun With Ricky Gervais

    Ricky Gervais

    A laugh riot with the English comedian. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Arts & Culture

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    Ricky Gervais on Growing Up Poor

    Ricky Gervais

    Has the comedian overcome wealth guilt? Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In History

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    Ricky Gervais on Celebrities

    Ricky Gervais

    Bailing out Ricky Gervais. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Arts & Culture

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    Ricky Gervais on Politics

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian says he knows less about politics than anything else. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Politics & Policy

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    Ricky Gervais on England vs. America

    Ricky Gervais

    Ricky Gervais on cross-cultural comedy. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In World

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    Ricky Gervais on the Future of Comedy

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian speculates on funny trends. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Arts & Culture

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    Ricky Gervais on His Children's Book 'Flanimals'

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian explains the inspiration behind the series on bizarre animals. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Arts & Culture

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    Ricky Gervais on the Principles of Comedy

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian on the values that drive his work. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Arts & Culture

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    Ricky Gervais on How to Make a Hit Podcast

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian describes he never wants to quit. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Media & Internet

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    Ricky Gervais on His Blog

    Ricky Gervais

    The comedian talks about communicating with his fans. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Media & Internet

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    Ricky Gervais on Twitter

    Ricky Gervais

    Ricky Gervais on the uselessness of micro-blogging. Read More

    February 26, 2009   |  In Media & Internet, Arts & Culture

User_rwmb_8e331b23d Ricky Gervais is an English comedian, author, actor, director, producer, screenwriter and former pop musician. He achieved mainstream fame with his television series The Office and the subsequent series Extras, both of which he co-wrote and co-directed with friend and collaborator, Stephen Merchant. Besides writing and directing the shows, Gervais also played the lead roles of David Brent in The Office and Andy Millman in Extras. Gervais has also appeared in several Hollywood films, including For Your Consideration, Stardust, Night at the Museum and Ghost Town.

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