Ricky Gervais Talks Health, COVID, and the Golden Globes

TLDRIn this interview, Ricky Gervais discusses his health, his experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the changes in the public's perception of celebrities. He also talks about his stand-up comedy and the upcoming release of his new special on Netflix.

Key insights

:microbe:Ricky Gervais discusses his health and reveals that he hasn't caught COVID-19 despite being overweight and having various health issues.

:trophy:Ricky Gervais reflects on his experience hosting the Golden Globes and how the public's perception of celebrities has changed over the years.

:microphone:Ricky Gervais reveals his love for stand-up comedy and shares his excitement for the release of his new special on Netflix.

:calendar:Ricky Gervais talks about the challenges of recording a comedy special during the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for jokes to age quickly.

:heart:Ricky Gervais expresses his appreciation for his audience and the joy he feels when performing stand-up comedy.

Q&A

Has Ricky Gervais caught COVID-19?

—No, Ricky Gervais reveals that he hasn't caught COVID-19 despite being overweight and having various health issues.

How many times did Ricky Gervais host the Golden Globes?

—Ricky Gervais hosted the Golden Globes five times.

What does Ricky Gervais think of celebrities?

—Ricky Gervais believes that the public has grown tired of being lectured by celebrities and being told what to do.

What is Ricky Gervais' favorite thing to do now?

—Ricky Gervais' favorite thing to do now is stand-up comedy.

What challenges did Ricky Gervais face in recording his comedy special?

—Ricky Gervais had to deal with the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for jokes to quickly become outdated.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Ricky Gervais discusses his health and reveals that he hasn't caught COVID-19 despite being overweight and having various health issues.

03:55Ricky Gervais reflects on his experience hosting the Golden Globes and how the public's perception of celebrities has changed over the years.

04:51Ricky Gervais reveals his love for stand-up comedy and shares his excitement for the release of his new special on Netflix.

04:58Ricky Gervais talks about the challenges of recording a comedy special during the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential for jokes to age quickly.

05:36Ricky Gervais expresses his appreciation for his audience and the joy he feels when performing stand-up comedy.

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