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.

David Bowie roasts Gervais on the show, “Extras”