Ricky Gervais on Hosting the Golden Globes: ‘I Treat It Like a Stand-Up Gig’ (VIDEO)

The actor and producer, whose credits include The Office and Extras, is known for aggressively lampooning the A-listers in attendance while bruising a few egos throughout the night.

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In the exclusive video below, Gervais shares his secret to preparing for the show: opting to treat the night more like a stand-up routine rather than a traditional televised ceremony.

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The 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards airs Sunday, Jan. 10 at 8/7c on NBC.

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