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The world falls into two categories: those who are intrigue by Karl Pilkington and those who have never heard of him. Because to know Pilkington is to love him...or at least to be bewildered by him. He's a 40-year-old English radio producer turned radio personality turned our newest obsession. If you're not familiar with Pilkington, British comedian Ricky Gervais has described him as a lovable idiot, like a real-life Homer Simpson.
Since teaming with Gervais and Steven Merchant to do "The Ricky Gervais Show" podcast, Karl Pilkington has become a cult celebrity. In 2010, Pilkington got his own reality show, "An Idiot Abroad." That same year, HBO adapted the podcast into an animated televised version where Ricky and Steven ask Karl his opinions about people and the world. His answers are always fascinating.
The third season of "The Ricky Gervais Show" returns to HBO tonight, April 20. To celebrate the show's return, and to introduce those uninitiated to Pilkington, here are 20 of the lovable idiot's best quotes.
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