10 Reasons Ricky Gervais Is A God-Like Genius

4. He Uses Celebrity Status for Great Causes

Issues For Ricky Gervais, fame isn't just a means for oodles of money, nor is it simply the title of his fantastic 2007 stand-up show; it's also a way to bring important issues into the spotlight. Gervais has been all over the media since his name first appeared in lights, championing animal rights (he famously urged Gordon Brown to discontinue the use of black bear fur for Foot Guard caps) and secular doctrines. He's a man that doesn't care what you think about his comedy, but wants everyone to think about the fate of humanity and our natural world.
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Peter lives in Albuquerque with the three loves of his life: his lady, his cat, and his large library of books. When he's not acting on stage, on film, or writing on his laptop, he can generally be found on the porch with his nose buried in a book and a tall glass of whatever's cold in his hand.