The best way to avoid criticism is never do anything ever. Or, do what you love, have a great life & let others spend their time criticising.
Ricky GervaisNo one wants to see cool people doing brilliantly. I want to see the struggle. That's the fun bit.
Ricky GervaisI think the job of a comedian is to make people laugh, but also challenge them to laugh at things they didn't know they could until now.
Ricky GervaisI'm a militant fundamentalist atheist. I'm going to get on a crowded train, unbutton my coat and say rational things. People will be hurt.
Ricky GervaisI remember one review of The Office Christmas Special that compared it unfavourably to Dickens. What? You're saying I'm not as good as the greatest storyteller ever. Boo! Boo! I think I can live with that.
Ricky GervaisI don't think it matters if there is a god or not. I've met people who believe in God that are good and that are bad. And I've met people who don't believe in God that are good and that are bad. So, just be good. I'm good. Not cos I think I'll go to heaven but because when I do something bad, I feel bad. And when I do something good, I feel good.
Ricky Gervais