Ricky Gervais's latest project is a sitcom that focuses on the daily life of a person of restricted growth. But what is it really like to be small? Gillian Martin: 'All society sees is the stereotype.' Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian Gillian Martin, 34 Newly qualified teacher, Rawtenstall, Lancashire We have been talking for 10 minutes when Gillian Martin stops. She wants to explain something. "This is really unique: for me to sit here and think and talk about my physicality. It's not on my mind 24/7." She says it pleasantly, but it's easy to see what she means: she would rather the media had a broader interest in people of restricted growth. "I'd love to see a small person...
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