Russell Brand Supports Legalized Drugs on 'Today Show'

Russell Brand, a recovering drug addict, told Matt Lauer that he believes all drugs should be legalized.

"They need to be highly regulated," he said on "The Today Show."

Brand also told Lauer that he doesn't and will never vote. He said that people have no real say and elections are won based on money.

"Why should we settle for a small voice," he said. "The last time you had no taxation without representation you threw them out."

The outspoken Brand had nice things to say about his ex-wife Katy Parry and love in general.

"Today I'm going to apologize to anyone I've been mean to," he said. "I'm going to be kind to the working people of America.

Brand was on the show supporting his new book "Revolution," which has not yet been released.

Brand is a British comedian, actor, radio host, and author. He has had a number of major film roles including parts in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek.

His most recent stand-up show was the critically acclaimed Messiah Complex, which included his views on Malcolm X, Jesus, Che Guevara, and Gandhi. He was selected by the Dalai Lama to host the Buddhist leader's 2012 youth event in Manchester, England.