Funny bones, to me, are more important than funny lines. If a comedian is just not likable and doing the lines, you could read them yourself. Whereas if someone [you like] shambles out, and they tell you what a bad day they've had, they don't have to say anything. I love them. I want to hug them because they've been through something. And it comes back to empathy, always empathy.
Ricky GervaisWhen you get back into the editing suite in the cold light of day, the written stuff is better.
Ricky GervaisWhether you understand they evolved over billions of years or believe that a God made them all one afternoon, please be kind to animals.
Ricky GervaisSpirituality really lost its way when it became a stick to beat people with: ‘Do this or you’ll burn in hell.
Ricky GervaisFunny bones, to me, are more important than funny lines. If a comedian is just not likable and doing the lines, you could read them yourself. Whereas if someone [you like] shambles out, and they tell you what a bad day they've had, they don't have to say anything. I love them. I want to hug them because they've been through something. And it comes back to empathy, always empathy.
Ricky Gervais