“Science seeks the truth. And it does not discriminate. For better or worse it finds things out. Science is humble. It knows what it knows and it knows what it doesn’t know. It bases its conclusions and beliefs on hard evidence -­- evidence that is constantly updated and upgraded. It doesn’t get offended when new facts come along. It embraces the body of knowledge. It doesn’t hold on to medieval practices because they are tradition.”

English comedian, actor, writer, producer and director

Ricky Gervais is an English comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. He is best known for co-creating, co-writing and starring in the British sitcoms The Office, Extras and Life's Too Short, all with Stephen Merchant. He also created, wrote and starred in Derek, After Life and Alley Cats. In addition, he was executive producer of the American version of The Office and made cameo appearances in it.