russell brand is offputting at first because he seems exactly like the obnoxious, opulent mainstream fashion scumbag that would attend an event such as that - and his shows and book etc, are all pretty shitty - but whenever i see him in interview he comes across really well. i mean he's the sort to go around dating katy perry or whatever but i appreciate that he roots his wacky persona in kindness. it's unexpected. too late for him to ditch all the shitty stuff he's done though i guess. i've never really watched his stand up, but it'd probably be the most tolerable way to take him other than late night interviews or whatever.