Spirituality really lost its way when it became a stick to beat people with: ‘Do this or you’ll burn in hell. — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
I always chose all my friends on whether they were funny. What's a better way to pass the time than laughing or… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
I've avoided doing a network comedy, because I wouldn't get my own way. Even though it would get more viewers, it wouldn't… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
The best way to avoid criticism is never do anything ever. Or, do what you love, have a great life & let… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
You want to see the people you've sort of come to know and love, or love to hate, you want to see… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
I feel sorry for people in power. I feel sorry for the Queen, in a way, that she hasn't had a normal… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
Comedy and drama are different sides of the same coin. And the thing about comedy and drama is about likability. It's about… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
When I go to work, I don't want to make depressing, gritty, urban stories that are depressing to watch. I want to… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
People see me, and they see the suit, and they go: "you're not fooling anyone", they know I'm rock and roll through… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
Do unto others…’ is a good rule of thumb. I live by that. Forgiveness is probably the greatest virtue there is. But… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
I don't like it when I see a racist comedian go up and say, 'What are we gonna do about all these immigrants?' and… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
The truth doesn't hurt. Whatever it is, it doesn't hurt. It's better to know the truth. — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
If all the Atheists & Agnostics left America, they'd lose 93% of The National Academy of Sciences & less than 1% of the prison population. — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
There are so many films now where you know the story is a supporting role to the visual effects. — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
When I was about to be famous, I feared it on a few levels. I feared it because I didn't want people to lump… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
I went to university with no money. I can't understand a society that wouldn't give a poor person the same opportunity as a rich… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
I am myself sometimes, and I do state my opinions, but not in a comedy routine and not in my character. There always has… — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image
Wearing cosmetics that were tested on animals makes you ugly on the inside — Ricky Gervais Copy Share Image