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Ricky Gervais says he doesn't worry about getting cancelled because he can 'justify everything' he jokes about


The comedian, 63, told how he enjoys discussing taboo subjects in his stand-up but never fears he will be shunned by audiences for taking things too far.

The hour-long show includes some controversial gags, which is unsurprising given Gervais' unapologetic attitude, with jokes about disabled children, Gandhi and another about Pakistan's sharia laws. He came come under fire after the clip started circulating on social media, showing the star branding sick children 'baldies' and asking those who requested to meet him via the Make-A-Wish Foundation: 'Why don't you wish to get better?' Despite the uproar the special won a Golden Globe and went on make history by becoming the highest ever grossing comedy show, after raking in a whopping £1.41million at the Box Office for a single gig.

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