Perhaps some of you have heard of either Russell Brand or Jeremy Paxman, but it's quite possible that some of you have heard of neither. I'll give you a brief description of both. Jeremy Paxman, according to Wikipedia, is a British journalist, author and television presenter. He has worked for the BBC since 1977. He is noted for a forthright and abrasive interviewing style, particularly when interrogating politicians. His regular appearances on the BBC2's Newsnight program have been criticized as aggressive, intimidating, condescending and irreverent, yet applauded as tough and incisive.
Russel Brand, however, is an English comedian, actor, columnist, singer, author and radio/television presenter. Brand is noted for his eccentricity and his controversies in the British media, including his dismissal from MTV for dressing up as Osama bin Laden and controversies while presenting at various award ceremonies. The 2008 prank telephone calls he made to Andrew Sachs while co-hosting The Russell Brand Show with Jonathan Ross led to his resignation from the BBC and major policy changes in that organisation. His prior drug use and promiscuity influenced his comedic material and public image. He married American pop singer Katy Perry in October 2010.
Jeremy Paxman interviewed Brand in 2010 and it was an interesting and quite profound interview. Paxman talks about how between now and death he would like to obtain something worth wild. He discusses how the world influences and basically sells us a a bill of goods about fame and fortune. Brand goes on to say that it means nothing and now that he is famous it's "ashes in my mouth" a phrase that is straight out of the Bible. Brand has discovered something that is quite profound. But sadly, although he has discovered some amazing truths, he has yet to come to the conclusion that the answer is in Jesus.
Nevertheless, I would encourage EVERYONE to watch this 6:00 minute interview. Pay close attention to what he says.
