Why Russell Brand is the greatest celeb gay ally

Russell Brand may be one of the greatest celebrity allies the gay rights movement has. Both witty and serene, his open mind is obviously connected to a higher, liberated frequency of thought, which makes him an articulate and formidable truth fighter who manages to tackle serious issues while maintaining the charm and cheek that made him a comedic star.

Nowhere is this more obvious than in the latest installment of his YouTube series The Trews, where he tackles the arguments made by Dr Ben Carson against gay marriage on NewsmaxTV.

The homophobia may be trite, but Brand’s simple, awakened retorts are worth the watch:

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