Brandy Snaps in Soho

Well, not really.

This is the third time that Russell Brand has made us laugh like a drains! And the second time we've seen the 'Work in Progress' that will become the show he takes to Edinburgh.

A unifying theme of 'shame' is the glue that hold Brands various humiliating anecdotes together, and we all get the chance to cringe with Russell and share in his ignominy. From being at called a c**t by Bob Geldoff (at the NME awards) to using Cadburys mini eggs as a sex aid, the Brand confesses all, leaving nothing to our imagination. He reckons he just can't help himself, and cannot really be held responsible, can he?

So how many people do you know have accidentally pooed in a Jacuzzi - sober??

Now that he's apparently off the booze and drugs, an addiction to sex leads to many of his more dissolute moments. Indeed, any prospective one night stand is left with a handy, if slightly prescriptive list, of dos and don’ts in the bedroom. (Do talk dirty, but don't be too vulgar etc) - Charming.

You end up wondering if perhaps Mr Geldoff had a point? While Brand admits that he's a selfish insecure bastard; acknowledging your faults doesn't make them any less true. Whatever he’s like in the real, when Brandy is putting on a performance he is a very, very funny man. But as he says himself, you don't want to be around when the laughter stops.

(luce stops laughing here:)