Derek Q And A! Meeting Ricky Gervais And Conan O’Brien! Autographs! Photos! And More!
Suddenly Susan is awesome! There, I said it. While I was out and about for my sister’s wedding she attended an awesome event for the Netflix series Derek starring Ricky Gervais. The event was moderated by Conan O’Brien and the two of them had an intimate conversation. From what I hear it was an awesome night.
Check out the full recap below!
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Ricky Gervais is not for everyone. But, I absolutely adore this man. I think he’s a comedic genius and everything he touches turns to gold. I also love that he is a huge supporter of animal rights. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, and he’s always been friendly and kind, so I couldn’t resist attending a special event to promote season two of his Netflix series, “Derek”.
After watching the first episode of the new season and a quick highlights clip, moderator Conan O’Brien took the stage. Two chairs, two comedians, endless laughter. These guys chatted, joked, took harmless jabs at each other, and simply entertained the audience for over an hour.
When the time came for questions from the audience, things got even funnier. One poor gentleman had a hard time articulating his question and got a bit babbly. Ricky and Conan found him hilarious, thinking he was “doing a bit” and the man finally stepped away from the microphone and retreated up the steps. Ricky was visibly and verbally upset that the man had left, thinking at first the man had been escorted out by security. The man eventually came back after a trip to the restroom and Ricky was most relieved. The two chatted later and the man apologized, to which Ricky replied, “no worries I was concerned you were upset”.
Conan was signaled that it was time for the last question, with 3 or 4 more people still in line. Ricky was disappointed and protested, “oh no.” Conan waved off the signal to end at least two times until everyone waiting with a question had finished. I’m telling you, these two are a class act all the way.
Afterwards, the panel ended and people lined up to meet Conan and Ricky. Both were unbelievably gracious. I got a photo with Conan and a signed photo.
I asked him to personalize but he was distracted by two people. No matter. He was super nice. Conan cut out a bit earlier than Ricky, but had stayed for a good amount of time and took care of anyone waiting for him.
Ricky sat down on the edge of the stage, due to his bad knee, and took photos with at least 40 people. There was no craziness and most people were polite and waited their turn. Ricky was remarkably nice. Whatever people asked for in the photo he did – goofy face, gang signs, you name it.
He was so sincere and was happy to meet each and every person. When his publicist said he really needed to go, he counted the remaining 7 or 8 people and asked had everyone gotten a photo. He then told her, “let’s wait until everyone gets one”. That was his chance to leave, but he genuinely wanted to stay, and so he did. I got a great photo with him and he signed and personalized two items for me. He loved the Derek typography photo I brought.
You may not agree that Ricky Gervais is a brilliant comedian and a fantastic entertainer, but it’s hard to argue that he’s one of the nicest celebrities around.
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I LOVE him! Glad it was such a successful evening! 🙂
Oh Susan!
You were gone, alone, I was rushing and didn’t see your face glittering like the sun and beams of joy into my soul. I was worried, oh so worried that you were alone and gone into the ether. I kept looking and your recap was gone, at first I thought “oh Suddenly Susan has perished.” But now I see not one, but two of Suddenly Susan bursting into the web with happiness and joy.
I thought of you alone and crawling though shards of glass getting beaten and bruised, alone and living in a small room with only a giraffe nippling and searching for milk.
I would love to suckle the world if I could. If it would make Suddenly Susan emerge and be given new life. I yelled to the ether, “SUDDENLY SUSAN DON’T PERISH IN A DISTANT LAND! COME BACK TO US ON EARTH!” and there you were. Double the pleasure, and double the joy. I want to hug you, I want to make you chocolate duck suckers and dance. Oh Susan, we would do the dance of Suddenly Susan’s alive and not drowning in despair.
I was standing here and just weeping. I couldn’t stop crying and I still can’t. We couldn’t converse on our current day and time and now… now we’re here and I just can’t stop the joy from flowing down my face. I fight a dragon for you, I would kill a chicken, I would climb to the highest point of a mountain and yell, “I love the Suddenly Susan! She brings jelly beans and joy to only those who are worthy!”
Oh…
I just can’t calm down, my heart is beating and it’s like a planet in my throat. Not Pluto. I don’t think you understand Susan, I just don’t. I would like you to sing with me now, sing like the heavens are opening and we can touch the face of God.
Suddenly… Suddenly… Suddenly Susan is here!
Suddenly… Suddenly… Suddenly Susan has no fear!
Where there is trouble, she will be there!
Where there is sadness she will hear!
Where there is a small animal with a broken joint in it’s knee, she will kiss it!
Suddenly… Suddenly… Suddenly Susan is here!
Suddenly… Suddenly… Suddenly Susan has no fear!
Why do I cry? It’s Susan!
Why do I weep? It’s Susan!
Why do I have liquid in my eye? It’s Susan!
Suddenly… Suddenly… Suddenly Susan is here!
Suddenly… Suddenly… Suddenly Susan has no fear!
I think it’s going to be a pop hit, I really feel it this time. I know what you’re thinking Susan, “Wanda, you’re an idiot! No one needs another pop hit!”
Oh…
I just can’t stop crying for joy, I just can’t. I must as I will soon be devoid of liquid and turn to dust.
Please let me know about the thing. You know. I can’t say, but our bond has no limits!
Toodles and toshes!
I am alive and oh so well! Too many commitments and fun stuff in one day and no time to do my write up. Luckily, Mike only gave me 20 lashes instead of 30 cause he loves me.
Awesome photos — love!!