The biggest praise I can give Howard is that he's mantra is apparently he does comedy to cheer people up.
But then, Stephen K. Amos seems to do the same with 'Find The Funny'.
Russell Howard - Live Page 2
He's sort of like the British George Carlin.
I actually like watching Russell, and his BBC Three show Russell Howard's Good News is funny. I'm seeing him live on the 1st of March 2011. Can't wait.
I wasn't too sure about him on Mock the Week and Good News. I thought he comes out in spurts funny bits in those shows.
Whereas when I watched this I was in fits of laughter. It could be because I had a solid block of his comedy and he was able to build longer stories.
Really enjoyed it.
I've seen him live - thought the material was clever and well-delivered, and he interacted with a batshit crazy stalker-lady screaming down from the circle very slickly! Big fan, as you may have gathered.