Russell Brand insists he is mentally ill.
The 'Big Brother's Big Mouth' presenter - famed for his outrageous behaviour - insists he has to be mentally unbalanced to cope with the pressures of fame.
He said: "Should you wish to succeed in show business you have to be dogged, resolute and possibly mentally ill."
The former heroin addict has endured many setbacks in his career but says his strong personality always helped him bounce back.
He said: "You may have to endure poverty, hardship and hatred, but you can fulfil your dreams if you're utterly determined."
Although he is a successful TV and radio presenter, Russell considers stand-up comedy his biggest talent.
He said: "My salvation has been stand-up. It gives you autonomy instead of nervously waiting for the phone to ring. It got me used to being in front of an audience. I was rubbish at first, then arrogant, then drunk, then absolutely awful. I was a spectacular failure."
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