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I still see myself as a bit of a cottage industry. Being in a room creating stuff and seeing if anyone wants it, as opposed to going to work for someone.

Ricky Gervais

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Ricky Gervais
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 25
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Being honest is what counts. To make the ordinary extraordinary is so much better than starting with the extraordinary.
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you believe in god, you're wrong.
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You won't burn in hell. But be nice anyway.
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I've probably done the odd thing. I've probably done more than I would have done and some things you don't say no to. You don't say no to working with The Simpsons... the greatest comedy show on television. You mustn't. Even though going to my bad judgment, I remember saying that all I can do is make this show slightly worse.
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