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Why is Russell Brand funny?

Russell Brand

Hysterically funny to some, strangely perplexing to others - what's the appeal of the comedian's humour? Full Article at BBC News

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  1. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13:  Russell Brand attends a signing of his new DVD 'Scandalous: Live at the O2' at HMV, Oxford Street on November 13, 2009 in London, England.
  2. British comedian Russell Brand performs during his one man show at the Royal Albert Hall in west London, Sunday Nov. 8, 2009.
  3. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02:  Russell Brand attends Music Industry Trusts' Awards on November 2, 2009 in London, England.
  4. PARIS - OCTOBER 07:  Katy Perry and Russell Brand attend the Louis Vuitton party on October 7, 2009 in Paris, France.
  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17:  Comedian Russell Brand (R) attends the Houston Rockets v Los Angeles Lakers Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  6. LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 08:  Actor Russell Brand attends BAFTA/LA's 2nd Annual British Comedy Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles on May 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  7. LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01:  Russell Brand watches as anti capitalist and climate change activists demonstrate in the City of London on April 1, 2009 in London, England.
  8. In this CD cover image released by J Records, "Soulbook"  by Rod Stewart is shown.
  9. ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 14:  Celebrity impersonators Walter Rozenski as Johnny Depp in 'Pirates of the Caribbean', (L) and Steve Crews as Rod Stewart chat during the Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Tribute Artists August 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida.

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