Russell Brand Discusses Past Addictions and Katy Perry

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Russell Brand is most recognized for his scandalous rock-and-roll persona, but in the newest issue of Details Magazine, he opens up about the more personal aspects of his life. He had to work through a tough childhood as well as addictions he faced throughout his twenties. He is continually making progress in his recovery from heroin and alcohol addictions. He attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings three times a week and follows the organization’s program closely. Brand understands that veering away from this help would only make him return to his old life, something he is determined not to do.

Russell admits that most of the behavior he is known for was an act to cover up the problems he was facing.

“Well, it seems obvious, if not at the time, that to turn myself into a character–incredibly theatrical and rock-and-roll and languid and sexualized–was to emphasize areas where I was confident, to draw the eye from the obvious deficit of a man only just getting over being a junkie. I’m very confident in the physical manifestation of a rocker.”

His newfound feelings of comfort and confidence can also be attributed to his marriage to Katy Perry. She’s had a calming influence on him during his time of recovery. Still, he says it’s a strange feeling to allow Katy to make decisions for the both of them, as he is typically not one to go with the flow. He calls the relationship “the most mundane and spectacular thing in the world.”

“There are a lot of areas where I’ve simply relinquished decision-making. It really does make my mates laugh, though.”