British actor and comic Ricky Gervais celebrated Friday, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
BBC News reviews that Gervais mentioned he was “humbled” to have his star in a spot that “celebrates the dreamers and doers of the industry,” and that his success was a mixture of “luck, persistence, and a little bit of pushing against the tide.”
Gervais mentioned he was initially nervous about receiving the accolade, believing he’d need to get down on all fours and put his fingers in concrete: “I thought, I won’t get back up and that will be embarrassing. But I don’t have to do that. Me standing her now is as embarrassing and awkward as it gets.”
The Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez mentioned: “Finally, a star that will give snarky commentary every time someone walks by… I always knew we needed a comedian’s touch on our famed sidewalk.”
Gervais has loved big success each within the UK and the US. His unique BBC comedy The Office which he co-wrote and starred in was tailored into an extended working US model starring Steve Carell, and he additionally created the Netflix hit comedy drama After Life.
He is equally well-known for his string of stand-up comedy specials, and for his ruthless barbs at A-list company whereas internet hosting the Golden Globe Awards on 5 events.