TV
The comedian said he does not crave celebrity status like the character he plays in hit show Extras, the last episode of which airs tonight.
He told The Sun: "I’m more famous than I should be. I was never proud of having money - it nearly ruined becoming a success for me.”
He added: "My values really haven’t changed. If you knew my family and friends and Jane you’d know that I can never get away with anything. My feet are firmly on the ground. If I ever started being starry, I’d get a slap. I’m more famous than I deserve to be.”
The Extras Christmas special sees Andy Millman take part in Celebrity Big Brother in a desperate bid to cling to his fame.
But Gervais insisted that he would never follow in his character's footsteps, saying: "They’ve stopped asking me on these shows now. I would never do it - never.
"I won’t do it even if my career takes a turn now and I lose my money, I’ll work in a bar."
Extras airs tonight at 9pm on BBC One.
> Click here for Tube Talk's verdict on the final Extras
More: TV
Tube Talk
'Freaks and Geeks': Tube Talk GoldTube Talk Gold heads back to the '80s and remembers Freaks and Geeks.
TV Interviews
'Celebrity Apprentice' Debbie Gibson Q&ADebbie Gibson opens up about her Celebrity Apprentice experience.
Reality Bites
Does Simon Cowell have new SuBo?: VideoWatch a clip of Jonathan Antoine, who is tipped for success on BGT.
TV Ratings
Judi Dench draws 4.1m on 'Graham Norton'ITV1 pips BBC One to the highest primetime audience share.
