The curmudgeon behind The Office Special
On comedy writingWe never overdo a spoof. There could be things that in the short term are funnier because they're bizarre, but if you want something to resonate, the closer it is to truth, the funnier it is.
On cracking up his costarsThat's when I've won. Like a fat little 43-year-old toddler who throws his toy in the dog bowl.
On being successfulThere are people who are rich and famous, but I think, ''How do you sleep at night? What you're doing is rubbish!'' I don't do anything for money. My batting average is more important than my wages.
On selling himself''Ricky Gervais is an annoying, lazy man who will work for free, but you'll hate every minute of it.'' If that doesn't get me work in Hollywood, I don't know what will.
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