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5. OK, I admit I knew very little about Brand

Reply to barbtries (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 11, 2013, 05:40 AM

Apr 2013

I've only seen him once when he was interviewing some Westborough Church freaks and it was funny but it really didn't showcase how smart he is.

I'm impressed by his insight.

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Russell Brand on Thatcher. Pretty interesting. [View all] cali Apr 2013 OP

there's something about Russell I tell you Skittles Apr 2013 #1

I agree. He's surprisingly insightful. cali Apr 2013 #2

another quote. barbtries Apr 2013 #3

OK, I admit I knew very little about Brand cali Apr 2013 #5

Really well done. djean111 Apr 2013 #4

I thought it was excellent. Thanks for sharing. GreenEyedLefty Apr 2013 #6

I just read the entire piece trumad Apr 2013 #7

Excellent. Solly Mack Apr 2013 #8

wow. I had no idea what a political analyst he is! Wow, again! BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2013 #9

A rocker who reads and writes? I'm impressed. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #10

He's not really a rocker. He's known as a comedian, writer and actor cali Apr 2013 #11

Oh...well, that explains that. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #14

Great article. Thanks for posting! LeftishBrit Apr 2013 #12

A good, thoughtful meditation deutsey Apr 2013 #13