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Ricky Gervais: ‘I Used To Be The Laziest, Least Ambitious Person I Knew’

Ricky Gervais is a household name thanks to his creation of “The Office,” various movie roles, his latest HBO series “Life’s Too Short,” and, of course, hosting the Golden Globes.

Ricky Gervais ‘Never’ Wants To Host Globes Again, But Praises This Year’s Audience

Hollywood’s best and brightest aren’t the only ones happy they made it through the Ricky Gervais-helmed Golden Globes relatively unscathed this year—the Brit himself has spoken out about the high-pressure job, admitting he’s relieved it’s behind him.

Ricky Gervais Gets A Little Protection From A Dog Following Justin Bieber Jokes At Golden Globes

When Russell Brand made jokes at the expense of the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings in 2008 at the MTV Video Music Awards, the comedian had to contend with many, angry young fans, and now, fellow Brit Ricky Gervais is in similar hot water.

After making jokes about Justin Bieber at Sunday night’s Golden Globes, related to a paternity claim scandal from late last year (something the Biebs has denied), Ricky was hit with a slew of angry messages from Bieberites online.

With Ricky Gervais Back As Host, Golden Globes Audience Steady At Nearly 17 Million

The Nielsen Co. says Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony was seen by 16.8 million TV viewers. It beat all network competition in its time period but dipped slightly from last year’s audience for the film and TV awards show.

According to time zone-adjusted Nielsen “fast national” figures released Monday, the Globes finished within 1 percent of the 17 million viewers who tuned in to the 2011 broadcast.

Ricky Gervais Brings Sharp Tongue For Globes Return

Three time’s the charm — if that’s not the wrong word for Ricky Gervais’ third year as scathing steward of the Golden Globes.

Or maybe the word is “f-word” — which Gervais blurted out, and which was bleeped, as he introduced presenters Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek late in the show Sunday night.

Ricky Gervais Talks Golden Globes Hosting Gig: ‘I’m Not Trying To Hurt Anyone’s Feelings’

Ricky Gervais heads back behind the podium as the host of the Golden Globes on Sunday, and he’s confident there are no bad feelings among the Hollywood community following his controversial gig last year.

Ricky Gervais Back As Golden Globes Host!

Prepare yourself future Golden Globe nominees – Ricky Gervais is returning as the show’s host!

The Muppets, Ricky Gervais, Regis Philbin? Who Will Host The Oscars?

With producer Brett Ratner and host Eddie Murphy departed from the 2012 Academy Awards and Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer in, the attention has now turned to the vacant host position.

Soon after Murphy stepped down from the hosting gig, a campaign on Twitter and Facebook sprung up lobbying for The Muppets – who have a movie opening on November 23 – to get the job. Currently, over 20,000 people on Facebook have “liked” their fan page.

Ricky Gervais Makes Hollywood A 2 For 1 Offer: I’ll Host The Globes & The Oscars

British comedian Ricky Gervais has a deal he’d like to offer Hollywood – he’ll host two upcoming 2012 awards shows – the Golden Globes and the Oscars – for a discounted price.

Is Ricky Gervais Returning As Golden Globes Host?

Will Ricky Gervais be returning to host the Golden Globes – and is Hollywood reading for a few more jabs?

According to The New York Post’s Page Six, the British funnyman was spotted having dinner recently with Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Aida Takla-O’Reilly and NBC’s Doug Vaughan in Paris.

Ricky Gervais Says NBC Wants Him To Host The Golden Globes, Could The Oscars Be On The Cards?

Could Ricky Gervais be returning to host the Golden Globes?

The British actor and comedian – who shocked the star-studded audience earlier this year with jokes about Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr., and Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp’s “The Tourist” — suggested again that NBC wants him to come back for the award show when the Globes return in 2012.

‘The Office’ Creator Ricky Gervais Looks For Giant Hit With New TV Show About Talented Dwarves

Ricky Gervais, creator of the worldwide comedy hit “The Office” says his star-studded new TV show will focus on the misadventures of a dwarf actor.