https://www.wsj.com/articles/being-tall-made-stephen-merchant-shy-and-funny-11659372038

Stephen Merchant, 47, is an English comedian, actor and director best known for co-creating with Ricky Gervais the original version of “The Office.” He also co-created Prime Video’s “The Outlaws,” a crime-comedy series he stars in. He spoke with Marc Myers.

Watching TV with my dad was like being part of the studio audience. We’d sit in the living room laughing and giggling together during sitcoms, comedy films and stand-up comedians. 

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