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“There are good and bad critics like good or bad artists. A good critic says why they didn't like it. A bad critic gives it away that they don't like you as a person. I quite like that as well, because it means that I've won.”

Quote by Ricky Gervais

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Ricky Gervais is a British comedian, screenwriter, and director known for his distinctive humor style and satirical wit. He is best known for his work on 'The Office' and 'The Big Bang Theory'. Born on June 25, 1961, Gervais began his career in the 1980s and gained widespread recognition in the 1990s with the success of 'The Office'. more

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