Ricky Gervais is moving away from comedy. The 48-year-old British star is becoming increasingly interested in creating dramatic projects, and his next film will not rely on his comic talents.

Ricky Gervais insists lying can be good. The British comedian - who makes his movie directing debut in new film "The Invention of Lying" - says not always telling the truth can be beneficial because it makes someone else feel better.

Ricky Gervais hates wigs, accents and kissing. The "Invention of Lying" star doesn't like roles that require him to put on a strange voice, don fake hair or smooch his co-stars, because he feels uncomfortable.

Ricky Gervais doesn't want children because he's worried they'd turn out like him. The British comedian and his partner Jane Fallon decided against starting a family when they were both students in their 20s.

Ricky Gervais hates working hard. The British comedian - who shot to fame playing David Brent in hit UK TV show "The Office" - gets no pleasure from being a workaholic but likes to feel he has earned his money.

Ricky Gervais wants to adopt an adult. The British comic star - who has been with his partner Jane Fallon for 25 years - has joked he wants to open his home up to someone who can pay their own way.

The British comic star - who has been with his partner Jane Fallon for 25 years - has joked he wants to open his home up to someone who can pay their own way.

Ricky Gervais has "large testicles." The British comic star insists he is happy with the size of his genitals, even though he only has an "average sized" penis.

Ricky Gervais shocked the audience at the Golden Globes into silence with a joke about the Holocaust. The British comedian's controversial quip left the star-studded guests stunned at the prestigious ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton hotel, in Beverly Hills, on Sunday night.

Ricky Gervais has branded people who have surgery to lose weight "lazy f**king fat pigs." "The Office" star blasted those who undergo liposuction to shed flab during a foul-mouthed rant in his new audio book "The Ricky Gervais Guide To Medicine."

Ricky Gervais doesn't want to host the Oscars because he would have to censor his humor. The British comic star - who recently confirmed he had been approached to host the prestigious annual film awards ceremony - insists he would refuse to alter his controversial jokes for the February event.

Ricky Gervais would never do anything to hurt the "natural beauty" of an animal.

Ricky Gervais claims he injected his dog with Botox. The "Ghost Town" actor said the cosmetic treatment - which smoothes wrinkles - made it impossible for his beloved pet to move its face.

Ricky Gervais doesn't see himself as "sexy." The British comic star - who is in a long-term relationship with author Jane Fallon - has never thought of himself as an attractive man.

Simon Pegg has branded Ricky Gervais "fat" and an "idiot." The "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People" actor launched the vicious attack on his fellow British star after being asked if he, like Gervais, was struggling to cope with the pressures of living in Los Angeles.

Ricky Gervais is reportedly set to host the Academy Awards next year.

Ricky Gervais was chased by tourists in America who thought he was Robert De Niro. The 47-year-old British comedian was walking in Los Angeles when spotted by Swedish holidaymakers.