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“I remember one review of The Office Christmas Special that compared it unfavourably to Dickens. What? You're saying I'm not as good as the greatest storyteller ever. Boo! Boo! I think I can live with that.”

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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