Can hardly argue with Ricky Gervais wanting to be more positive rather than ‘sneer’ amid coronavirus

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Ricky Gervais has admitted the coronavirus pandemic has forced him to switch up his outlook. Known for his usually sassy self – which is, we have to say, incredibly entertaining all the same – the After Life star has said he’s keen to be more ‘positive’ now the world is under siege. Read the latest updates: Coronavirus news live.

Speaking about his new motivations following the outbreak of Covid-19, the 58-year-old told GQ Hype in its latest issue: ‘I will say also, I sort of feel a social responsibility.

I do feel that more. ‘Like, I want to do stuff. I’m tweeting more. I’m being more positive. I want to be… I mean, I’m not going to be the Vera Lynn, but do you know what I mean, though?’ He added: ‘I think I feel like I want to do