Comedian Ricky Gervais has always been known for his sharp wit, but his recent post on X (formerly Twitter) took on a more personal, motivational tone that left fans inspired. Sharing his “pink slip” story, Gervais looked back on a pivotal moment in his life, where an unexpected job loss led him down the path to becoming the comedy icon we know today.

Ricky Gervais shares his 'pink slip' story

The post read: "26 years ago, I was made redundant and given a few grand. I decided that if I was careful, I could live off the money for 6 months trying to become a comedian before I had to get another job. I was 37. Worth a punt." In just a few lines, Gervais gave us a glimpse of a time when he was at a crossroads—37 years old, without a job, and with only enough savings to last half a year. At a time when he could have opted for the safety of another job, he chose to invest in his passion.