Gervais "embarrassed" by wealth and fame

Ricky Gervais has insisted that he is "embarrassed" by how famous he has become, and admitted that he feels "guilty" about his resulting wealth.

The comedian has amassed a £7 million fortune from creating such shows as The Office and Extras, but he does not feel he deserves the amount of money he now has.

Gervais said: "I don't sit back and say, 'I deserve to earn silly amounts'. Doing so has made me feel guilty. Apart from being able to afford more things, I haven't changed my habits.

"I didn't go into the industry because I wanted to be famous. It can all get a bit embarrassing."