Interview with Ricky Gervais on his new film David Brent: Life on the Road. PART THREE

The transcript discusses the modern obsession with fame, where people are willing to do anything to achieve it, blurring the lines between fame and infamy. It highlights the character Brent, an old figure trying to navigate a new fame landscape, akin to a 'where are they now' scenario. Despite his past notoriety, Brent struggles with being forgotten and insulted, reflecting on the transient nature of fame.

What does the speaker imply about the public's memory of Brent?

In what way does the speaker compare Brent's situation to that of a ghost?