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Hes always liked, sort of, provoking, he said.

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Hes always had a sort of punk-rock edge to him, even from when we first started working together.

The shock element seems to have been a part of Gervaiss comedy from the very beginning.

He orders his agent to threaten other Bowie impersonators.

He propositions another one of his agents clients.

As a result it feels as though the character has gotten what he deserves.

With Clive, its due to karaoke-inspired hubris.

But beyond that,Golden Yearsoffers only the spark of what Gervais and Merchant would create together.

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