Ricky Gervais dislikes celebrities desperate for fame

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Last Updated : Aug 19 2016 | 11:22 AM IST
Actor Ricky Gervais says he dislikes celebrities, who are desperate to be known and can do anything to be heard.
The 55-year-old comedian slammed celebrity culture and said it is responsible for stooping down the standards of society, reported Female First.
"There's no difference now between fame and infamy. I don't know where it's going to end. We've got trolls who are rewarded with a column in a newspaper. People would rather be laughed at and despised than not be known.
"People want a voice and they get desperate and go, 'Look at me.' Serial killers want to be famous. Not all celebrities are terrible. But it's often the ones who shout loudest that get heard. I think it is quite dangerous," Gervais said.
The "Derek" star said nowadays people only want to get famous and can even lose their self-identity for fame.
"We're all victims of it. We are conned all the time. When people go on 'The X Factor', they know deep down it's a lie.
"Everybody wants to be famous. Now, anyone can get on television if you're willing to either be good or make an absolute prat of yourself," he added.

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First Published: Aug 19 2016 | 11:22 AM IST

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