United Kingdom, Dec. 29 -- Ricky Gervais will skip the Golden Globes next month despite being nominated for an award because it's "too far to go".

The 64-year-old comedian lives in London with his partner Jane Fallon and he's decided not to travel to Los Angeles for the ceremony on January 11 - where's he nominated in the best stand-up category - because it's a long way and he'd prefer to remain on his sofa at home watching Netflix with Jane and the cat.

During an appearance on BBC Radio 4's This Cultural Life, Ricky - who has hosted the Golden Globes five times - explained: "I didn't have any joy watching my fat face on screen. I just want peace and quiet .

"I'm probably not going to the Golden Globes . It's too far to go. It takes a ...