London, Dec 11 (ANI): British comedian Russell Brand has praised his pal Noel Gallagher for always being there for him.

Brand met the former Oasis star at a stand-up gig in London five years ago and the duo have been close friends ever since.

“One thing that endlessly surprises me about him is he’s the sweetest, most thoughtful, sensitive person. He gives very good advice, if I ever have problems with relationships or friendships or fame,” the Daily Express quoted him as telling Q mag.

Brand also expressed his appreciation for Gallagher for supporting him last year, when the funnyman quit his radio show after he and Jonathan Ross were slammed for leaving “grossly offensive” messages on TV star Andrew Sachs’ answer machine during a live broadcast.

“After all that happened, he (Gallagher) went, ‘It’s a f**king load of b**locks, don’t take it seriously.’ He knows I’m not a malicious person,” he added. (ANI)