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Ricky Gervais Defends His Comedy Style in Recent Interview

In a recent interview, comedian Ricky Gervais defended his approach to comedy, stating he will not change his material to avoid offending audiences. He acknowledged that reactions to comedy have evolved, with audiences today being quicker to take offense than in the past. Gervais emphasized that the backlash often arises from a wider audience viewing his work online rather than from live audiences.

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In a recent interview, comedian Ricky Gervais defended his approach to comedy, stating he will not change his material to avoid offending audiences. He acknowledged that reactions to comedy have evolved, with audiences today being quicker to take offense than in the past. Gervais emphasized that the backlash often arises from a wider audience viewing his work online rather than from live audiences.

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Ricky Gervais rejects calls to tone down comedy: 'Be offended if you want'

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Ricky Gervais Defends His Comedy Style in Recent Interview