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While we're all still reeling from our colossal loss, here's Bowie having a laugh at Gervais's expense (Extras).  But, wait! There's more... Gervais interviewed about the night he met David Bowie along with Salman Rushdie, etc.

And Dave at work.

After last night's final Gervais joke on the 2011 Golden Globe Awards  ( Gervais: "And thank you, to God, for making me an atheist." )   I decided to check out some of his older work, starting with more of his thoughts about Atheism.  I realize his parting Golden Globes joke, along with his beliefs, will no doubt ruffle feathers, however I hope some people watch his clip below to hear more about why he's chosen to think as he does.  It's refreshingly open and honest.  And, well, funny.  (Fancy that?) Then I found this really fascinating, but extremely uncomfortable clip of Gervais interviewing Garry Shandling which is so odd.  I mean,  really odd.  So, naturally I just had to include it. Ricky Gervais Meets Garry Shandling - The Highlights:

Note to Higher Being: -- Hello? Anyone there? I think you left the heat on. It's "Fall," remember? That means, you know, "Back-to-school." Time for apples and knee socks and crisp new outfits, and not a collective cast call for Lawrence-of-Arabia, Pt. II. Come on. We've been buying pencils and composition books, so synch with the collective calendar, here, and knock off the "summer" act. We're over it. So, sorry, to complain, but surf is not up. It's September . And now for something completely different.

September 25th? As in fall September 25th??? So, wait -- hold on. It's summer. Right now. And there's a Ricki Gervais movie available, but just, not yet ? Oh, come on! Yeah, okay, so here's another one of my favorite funny people doing a movie which looks quite entertaining, but is APPARENTLY ON VACATION TILL SEPTEMBER 25TH. -- It looks good, doesn't it? *Sigh* ------------------------------------------------------ Here's what it said on the website about it. " The Invention of Lying " is set in a contemporary world where no one has ever lied. Gervais will play a performer who tells the first lie and harnesses its power for personal gain. Release Date: September 25, 2009 For more visit : http://www.The-Invention-of-Lying.com

In lieu of anything profound or pithy, I give you -- Ricky Gervais and Elmo.

I'm sorry, but nothing EVER makes me laugh harder than watching re-runs of Extras... Here's Kate Winslet, talking about her husband 's Oscar.... And, this one, well, just makes me howl.

Here's the deal: When you marry a journalist, you may not get to drive a fancy car, but if you're lucky you may occasionally get tickets to fun things. This has been a good year for this. For instance, this weekend we both got to see Ricky Gervais in his Out Of England Tour . Better yet, it was at the Kodak theater , so I got to experience not just one hilarious show, but also see it at the famous Kodak Theatre where they also have the Oscars! Very exciting stuff, for me. For the record it was a terrific show. Ricky Gervais did not disappoint. He was engaging and funny throughout the show. The time just flew by and we both loved every minute. I was especially impressed how so often he remained the "straight man" (and I don't mean "not gay") during what was essentially one long monologue. That's not easy. But, he pulled it off with ease. For instance, he has a very funny bit about "going commando." The whole thing is mostly his re

I'm sorry, but I just have to share this. I am seriously missing Vt. Not just any place in Vermont, but Southern Vermont. Right near the NH/VT/MA border. Dirt roads. Cool Main Street stores. Sparkling brooks. Sound of birds. Green fields. Crickets. Trees and trees and trees. Placid rivers. Rolling mountains. Yes, sweaty hippies and birkenstocks, too, but that's fine. I don't care, it's Vermont. My stomach hurts I miss it so much. Struggle to find my Oprah Gratitude moment about why life here in Southern CA is "a good thing." (Okay, that wasn't Oprah, that was Martha ): Good thing #1.) I get free tickets to great things, sometimes. YEp, Rigt now the only thing getting me through this recent spate of homesickness for NYC & VT is knowing I get to see Ricky Gervais next week. (Husband is reviewing it for The Orange County Register. Since RG is only in LA for 2 shows, I'm betting it could also be quite a fun audience.) Ricky Gervais'