sammi says

I mentioned it two weeks ago, but I'll say it again....There was simply not enough Russell Brand in the MTV Video Music Awards. I really gained respect for Brand over the summer when I read his auto-biography, "My Booky Wook." What can I say about this book? It's not for children, that's for sure. It made for very entertaining beach reading. I would be cracking up while reading and my family would ask what was so funny, how was I suppose to respond? "Well mom, Russell just can't pass up a good orgy," and then go on to explain his hilarious anecdotes about the creepiest orgy's he's ever attended?

Brand is only in his mid-thirties, but it's safe to say he's led a very interesting life. He details his experiences with his estranged father, his various television shows in England, his firings from those TV shows, his out of control drug use, rehabilitation, crazy sex exploits, rehabilitation and his infinite wisdom on enjoying life. I mean that last part, Brand is actually very existential and philosophical. While reading the book it's best to imagine Russell speaking to you in his accent and telling the stories with his eccentric mannerisms.

Since I was upset about the lack of Brand on MTV, I netflixed his comedy special, "Russell Brand in New York City," which he filmed after his VMA hosting duties last year. His set is only an hour long so there is really no reason not to watch it. I thought the first 35 minutes were really solid and funny. The end started to sink a little, but funny nonetheless. I actually preferred one of his stand-up shows taped in England, "Russell Brand, Doing Life," which I watched in seven parts on youtube. Here's the first video which will link to all seven parts.



If you like Russell Brand you need to see him do some real stand up and screw the VMA's.