Ricky Gervais
He’s the British comic who created the original version of “The Office” and captured hilariously the alienation of 9-to-5ers everywhere. Now he’s podcasting and performing stand-up, and no matter what he touches, he makes us laugh. Gervais tells Kurt how his early failure as a pop star helped strengthen his desire to pour everything into creativity rather than material success.
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