For almost 12 months Ricky Gervais has been telling anyone who'll listen that he really doesn't care about the Golden Globes, a point made by Andrew Anthony in a recent profile in the Guardian. Two months ago, he told an interviewer: "I do the Golden Globes like some people play golf. Win, lose or draw, it doesn't affect me. I'm not beholden to anyone. I don't have to be nice to directors. I don't have to be nice to anyone." Last week he added: "Maybe I'll be a bit more chilled about it this year. Or not. Whatever. I don't care."
Well, judging from last night's performance, this isn't an affectation. He really doesn't care. His jokes were so feeble – and his delivery so lacklustre – that the audience didn't know where to look. Last year, he succeeded in embarrassing the Hollywood A-list; this year, they looked embarrassed for him. It made for uncomfortable viewing, like watching a slightly sleazy uncle making an inappropriate speech at a wedding. (To read more, click here.)
