Another fabulously wealthy person is complaining about being rich. This time it’s Ricky Gervais. What is wrong with this douchebag?
Earlier this month in a 60 Minutes interview, as reported by the Daily Mail:
“When I did The Office I was so proud. Then the cheque came in and it ruined it a bit, because I didn’t want people to think that was mixed in with my pride, I suppose. But, as you say, I got over that.” And he explained that this attitude comes from growing up in a poor household.
And here’s Gervais complaining in 2007. From The Sun:
The Office and Extras star told how his estimated £7million fortune plagues him with guilt. Gervais, 46, told Tesco magazine: “I don’t sit back and say, ‘I deserve to earn silly amounts. Doing so has made me feel guilty. Apart from being able to afford more things, I haven’t changed my habits. “I didn’t go into the industry because I wanted to be famous. “It can all get a bit embarrassing.”
Apparently, he hates his wealth so much that he just had to move into Hampstead, one of the most exclusive parts of London a few years back. He’s right near Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow. Oh, and all the toys he’s bought himself (with his wealth) were extensive enough that his new neighbors were pissed. From the Telegraph:
“The creator of The Office and Extras has not even moved into his sprawling £2 million home yet, but residents are outraged over the extensive construction work he’s carrying out. The builders arrived last month as Mr Gervais sets about transforming his house, adding a pool, sauna, gym and a games room with golf simulator.”
[ ...] Jenny Warren, who lives nearby, said: “It was a perfectly nice house before Ricky Gervais came in and spent enormous amounts of money on it. We wake up in the morning to the sound of a huge generator. It’s unnecessary. There are plenty of swimming pools and gyms in Hampstead as it is.”
Ricky followed that purchase with an apartment in 2008 on New York City’s Upper East Side. For $1.66 million, according to Real Deal.
The PETA-backing, meat-eating Gervais insists he’s “the same person I’ve always been.” But I very much doubt that the poor kid living in public housing in Reading would have complained about having money, or been embarrassed by it.
So for the sake of us “poor kids” who are still “poor,” Ricky Gervais needs to shut up. If he really hates his wealth, maybe he should stop using it. Or give me some.
Hey funny guy! It’s not funny.
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I’m sure I could find a use for Gervais’ money if he doesn’t want it anymore.
So his neighbors, who most likely have their own pool, don’t want this putz to have his own? Amazing how the amount of money earned is directly proportional to the level of NIMBYism exhibited.
When I win Powerball tomorrow you can bet I am going to complain loudly about the fact my neighbors have roofs on their homes that obstruct my view as well as the arrogance of my neighbors to drive cars instead of taking the bus. The NERVE of some people!
Dear Ricky:
I’m devastated to hear your earnings are such a terrible burden on your psyche and as I’ve always tried to reach out to my fellow man, I’m more than happy to offer you my assistance.
Please transfer your money, holdings and any other assets to me at your earliest convenience. I urge you to make this a priority as you surely do want to begin the New Year with a clean slate!
Yours truly,
Asrai The Helpful
I have no problem being embarrassed about how much money I have. In fact, I would LOVE to be embarrassed about how much money I have, rather than being embarrassed about how little money I have. Sign me up!
Is it just me – or does anyone else want to the Holy Grenade of Antioch he’s holding to explode on the count of three?
I have always maintained if not for being able to act, most of these people are not even smart enough to pump gas. Every time one of these asshats opens their mouth or twitters, they confirm it for me.
I used to like him too! Liberal guilt is fun to watch. I bet feels guilty he’s a white western man who has the use of all his limbs.
Dear Ricky,
Thanks for “The Office”.
Oh wait never mind I hate that show.
Bet he votes for that bone headed scotch twat Brown and the Labour party
If being a liberal really WERE all about helping the poor, there wouldn’t be nearly so many filthy rich liberal celebrities, and so many of those wouldn’t be such notoriously poor tippers. I’m not saying Gervais is a lousy tipper; shoot, he might be. But the whole “I’m-just-a-regular-person-all-humble-and-keepin’-it-rill” BS totally clashes with the “I-need-my-own-heavily-fortified-spa-compound” mentality.
@Beige – Remember the pro basketball strike several years ago? They actually held a “benefit” game because evidently some of the rookies couldn’t live on $300k / yr.
That kinda told me what I needed to know, right there.
Oh, Ricky, your own spa and game room. What’s a poor lad to think? I’ll feel sorry for him when he actually learns how most of the people live in the world. And the neighbor, she sounds even worse than him.
Ah yes…. The lifestyles of the rich and the famous. They’re always complaining. =p
He should get off his high horse and just enjoy his life. I don’t know what he’s trying to achieve with all his complaints. The appearance of dignity?
-Denise
Ricky, here’s a term that might help you out: “pro bono.” Try it sometime when you’re feeling really guilty about those megabucks you can’t seem to help earning.