Gervais' holiday job

Showbiz

09:30 24 August 2006

Ricky Gervais doesn't go on holiday because he claims his job is "like one long vacation".

The 'Extras' comedian - who recently wrote and starred in an episode of his favourite TV show 'The Simpsons' - says his life isn't tough enough for him to need a break.

He explained: "It's fun for me. It's hard work and I'm always working, but the hard work takes place between the hours of 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon.

"I have weekends off so I can't complain. It's doing what I love doing, coming up with silly stuff to make people laugh. It's one long vacation."

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