"The Office" Scribe Joins "The Simpsons"

Ricky Gervais, producer, director, and writer of the British television show The Office, has become the first British writer to join The Simpsons. Matt Groening asked Gervais to join the writing staff because of his work on The Office—Groening is a huge fan.
"It was embarrassing, because he was saying how much he loved The Office and I was saying how much I loved The Simpsons. It turns you into a nerd because I was quoting bits of the show back at him," said Gervais.

The pair met for lunch before Wednesday's British Comedy Awards in London, where Groening was given an outstanding contribution award. Gervais and co-writer Stephen Merchant also won a prize for their work on The Office.

Having agreed to write the script with executive producer Al Jean, Gervais said he had already completed a first draft. "I bang it down, give it to them, they make it funny and I claim the credit," he said. "I feel like I know Homer. It's a joy."

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