LoginGet started

EVERY Ricky Gervais Interview Throughout The Years | Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Alan Carr: Chatty Man・45 minutes read

Ricky Gervais is a three-time Golden Globe winner who takes a laid-back approach to hosting, enjoying the unpredictability of comedy and live events. He is an atheist who appreciates films with religious themes and stresses the importance of character and having close friends.

Insights

  • Ricky Gervais enjoys the unpredictability and live nature of comedy, emphasizing his preference for a laid-back hosting style at the Golden Globes.
  • The speaker reflects on their friendship with Ricky Gervais, highlighting humorous interactions, shared anecdotes, and the importance of character and close friendships, showcasing a genuine bond beyond professional collaborations.

Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free

Recent questions

  • What awards has Ricky Gervais won?

    Three Golden Globes and several other awards.

Related videos

Summary

00:00

Ricky Gervais: Golden Globes Host and Comedian

  • Ricky Gervais has won three Golden Globes and several other awards.
  • He prefers a laid-back hosting style for the Golden Globes.
  • Gervais was excited, not nervous, to host the Golden Globes.
  • He enjoys the jeopardy of live events and the unpredictability of being a comedian.
  • Gervais starred in "The Invention of Lying," a film set in a world where people can only tell the truth.
  • The film explores the concept of religion and the invention of lying.
  • Gervais is an atheist but appreciates films with religious themes.
  • He is not a militant atheist and believes in respecting different viewpoints.
  • Gervais is working on animated podcasts with his friend and former assistant, Steven Merchant.
  • He jokes about his weight loss and humorously discusses personal topics with Alan Carr.

15:32

"Friendship and Humor with Ricky Gervais"

  • Character is emphasized as crucial, with the speaker mentioning the importance of having six close friends.
  • The speaker discusses a friend named Ricky, who has never attended any of the speaker's parties despite being invited.
  • The friendship between the speaker and Ricky began when the speaker offered Ricky a job at Xfm.
  • An anecdote is shared about Ricky advising the speaker not to eat too much at the BBC canteen to avoid falling asleep.
  • A humorous incident at the Golden Globes involving Ricky eating Cheetos in a limousine is recounted.
  • The speaker talks about "Cemetery Junction," a film that is described as a love letter to England and a reflection of growing up in a working-class town.
  • The speaker shares a memory of their mother's straightforward and honest comments, highlighting the directness of family members.
  • The speaker discusses the shift in tone from irony in "The Office" to a more dramatic and emotional approach in "Cemetery Junction."
  • An amusing anecdote is shared about a scene involving an oversized penis in a film, with the speaker recalling the reactions of passersby.
  • The speaker reflects on their friendship with Ricky Gervais, starting from their collaboration on "Extras" to "Life's Too Short," with humorous interactions and anecdotes shared.

30:02

Misconceptions and Prejudice in the Dwarf Community

  • The speaker was asked to attend an event for charity and wear an elf costume.
  • There was a presumption that the speaker had various costumes, like a Seven D costume and a Paddington Bear costume.
  • The speaker highlighted the prejudice in assuming they had these costumes readily available.
  • People often complain on behalf of others without understanding the situation.
  • The speaker emphasized that being offended doesn't equate to being right.
  • The speaker mentioned facing criticism within the dwarf community for their show.
  • Different terms like dwarf community, little people community, or small people community are used to refer to the same group.
  • An anecdote was shared about a landscape gardener struggling to say "dwarf wall."
  • The speaker teased their friend, Warwick, by dressing him up as a frog.
  • The speaker discussed hosting the Golden Globes and addressing past controversies, like the use of the term "mong."

44:54

"Constantine and K Shine on TV"

  • Constant Tre and K the Frog are welcomed as the stars of the show, with humorous banter and interactions with the host, Alan Carr.
  • Constantine and Ricky J share a close bond post-filming, with Constantine showcasing his ability to impersonate Kermit the Frog.
  • The film featuring Constantine is released on the same day as the show, with playful exchanges and impressions between the guests and the host.
Channel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatar

Try it yourself — It’s free.