Ricky Gervais on Donald Trump and the Tragic Comedy of David Brent

💼David Brent in 'The Office' is a tragic character who desperately wants to be loved and famous, similar to Donald Trump.

🎸Gervais drew from his own experiences as a struggling musician to create the character of Brent.

🌍The world of fame has changed, and people will do anything to be famous, even at the expense of their dignity.

🔬Gervais often faces backlash on social media for his scientific views and beliefs in evidence-based facts.

😂Middle-aged men trying to be cool is a hilarious and relatable concept.

What inspired Ricky Gervais's portrayal of David Brent in 'The Office'?

—Gervais drew from his own experiences as a struggling musician and combined them with the changing world of fame to create the character of David Brent.

Has Ricky Gervais always been interested in politics?

—No, Gervais has only recently become fascinated with politics, particularly with the rise of Donald Trump.

Does Ricky Gervais receive backlash on social media?

—Yes, Gervais often faces backlash on social media for his outspoken views on science and religion.

What does Ricky Gervais think of the current state of fame?

—Gervais believes that the pursuit of fame has become more extreme and people are willing to do anything to be famous.

What does Ricky Gervais find funny?

—Gervais finds middle-aged men trying to be cool to be hilarious.

00:26Ricky Gervais discusses his fascination with Donald Trump.

01:32Gervais reflects on the tragic comedy of David Brent and his similarities to Trump.

02:50Gervais shares personal experiences from his past as a struggling musician.

04:10He discusses the changing world of fame and the extreme measures people will take to be famous.

05:15Gervais addresses the online backlash he receives for his scientific views.

07:40He jokes about a tweet he received about Satan and his British ass.

08:35Gervais shares his belief that people who are easily offended are the problem.

09:50He discusses his upcoming film and the balance between comedy and tragedy.