Ricky Gervais has joked he will host the Golden Globe Awards "drunk".

The British comic star - who will be the first person to front the ceremony solo since 1995 - insists he isn't going to stress about his preparations for the ceremony which is watched by millions.

Ricky Gervais thinks comedy is like a "shot of morphine".

The 'Invention of Lying' actor doesn't think the world could exist without laughter, and insists the funniest jokes are based on everyday life.

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 told Philip Seymour Hoffman he had testicle implants.

The British comic star was desperate to get the Oscar-winning actor to appear in his new movie 'The Invention of Lying' - in which he stars in, co-directs and co-wrote - but had a restricted budget, so resorted to unusual measures to convince him.

Jennifer Garner's three-year-old daughter reads Jane Austen novels.

The 'Invention of Lying' actress is keen for her children - Violet and eight-month-old Seraphina, her kids with husband Ben Affleck - to have a broad range of interests, and is already encouraging Violet to read classic literature.