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I feel that a lot of British comedy is often too bombastic, too obvious, dressing up and shouting and pulling funny faces.

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Ricky Gervais
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 25
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Musician
Radio Personality
Screenwriter
Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
Ricky Dene Gervais
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