Some of the comments on here would be absolutely laughable, if it weren't so obvious that the people posting them actually believe them. I'm far from being a regular poster on IMDB, but on this one occasion I couldn't resist the urge.
This might come as a mounumental shock to you, but we all have an ego. And those people who pursue a career in any form of entertainment or showbusiness possess a much larger one than those who don't. Anyone who sings a song, who steps in front of a camera, who puts pen to paper, or who treads the boards in a theatre is doing so because they are convinced they have a particular talent that is worthy of others time (and money) to stop and appreciate. Some flaunt this, and invariably have a greater level of success than those who don't. Ricky Gervais made his name and fortune by creating and playing a CHARACTER. That the character had some of his own deeper seated angsts, conceits and hang-ups is possible, maybe even probable. But to suggest that every word he's penned since is merely an extension of his own arrogance and agendas is just too myopic for words. And those who spout this kind of crap are very likely the same people who wanted Jeremy Clarkson hung drawn and quartered this week. Some celebrities have a very calculated persona, and play up to that by making outrageous statements that are patently absurd. Do you really believe that someone like Jerry Sadowitz actually believes his own material? No, it's an act. A very well crafted and character driven act.
That Gervais has an ego is beyond question. That when it comes to his stand-up routines and public appearances he massively inflates it to brilliant comedic effect is also beyond question. He's a gifted perfomer, who along with Merchant have hit upon a great little comedy formula. That they were in the right place at the right time was incredibly fortunate, and they've been the first to admit it. But to castigate the guy for playing to his strengths is pathetic. The second he becomes humble is when he'll burn out. In the meantime, I'm enjoying him and others like him bursting a few bubbles of complacency and hypocrisy.
And for those who aren't, I can happily recommend Michael Mcintyre or Russell fu@"ing Howard!!!
I wanna fly like an eagle, I wanna sing like Sinatra...........
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