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That's what being nervous and sort of out of your comfort zone does. it's the same in "the office" when a black guy comes to the office and all he thinks is `i better show this guy i'm not a racist.' so what does he do? only talks about black issues.
-Ricky Gervais
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That's What Being Nervous And Sort Of

Ricky Gervais
That's what being nervous and sort of out of your comfort zone does. it's the same in "the office" when a black guy comes to the office and all he thinks is `i better show this guy i'm not a racist.' so what does he do? only talks about black issues.
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