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L.L. Kirchner

L.L. Kirchner is an award-winning screenwriter and the author of two memoirs, including "Blissful Thinking: A Memoir of Overcoming the Wellness Revolution" (Motina Books, 9/26/23)

Russell Brand speaks onstage during MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Aerosmith at West Hall at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Russell Brand is evolving his next gig: Cult leader

L.L. Kirchner