Posted by Adam

Friday May 14, 2010

BRITISH funnyman Ricky Gervais has put the success of the American version of The Office down to good teeth and optimism.

The comedian, 48, says Steve Carell‘s version of David Brent has now outshone his but it’s not his fault. ”

I think it really comes down to the fact he has better teeth and in America everyone is far more optimistic than in Britain,” says Ricky.

“In Britain we are more cynical about people trying hard and being successful and I think that is why The Office has gone on so much longer in the US.

“The first few episodes were carbon copies of the British office but it’s been allowed to go on and really stand on its own two feet.”

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