I never liked his act (if it is an act, rather than just him being himself)
but I heard many years ago that he'd written a blog post about his experience of overcoming addiction. I was intrigued to read it, on the basis that however loathesome I found the man, he was clearly intelligent, and I was interested to hear what he had to say.

The overriding gist of it was: to beat addiction, you just have to be... Russell Brand. The blinkered narcissism was palpable, then and always.
(The Porcupine From Purgatory Ningles, mateyplops! How are the kids? *smoosh*, Thu 29 Oct 2026, 15:07, Reply)

so you're saying there's a chance?

( MiseryCunt *Save Chunder's Bumder*, Thu 29 Oct 2026, 15:29, Reply)

It's a 1 in 8 billion chance, but yes.

( The Hedgehog From Hell R.I.P. blackflag :(, Thu 29 Oct 2026, 17:15, Reply)

i like those odds!

( MiseryCunt *Save Chunder's Bumder*, Thu 29 Oct 2026, 17:18, Reply)

Gambling addicts LOVE them!

( The Hedgehog From Hell R.I.P. blackflag :(, Thu 29 Oct 2026, 17:20, Reply)