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Kony 2012 Guy on Nude Rant: 'That's Not Who I Am'

Filmmaker Jason Russell gives first interview since meltdown

By Liam Carnahan,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 3, 2012 10:53 AM CDT

(Newser) – Jason Russell, co-founder of the controversial nonprofit Invisible Children and creator of the Kony 2012 viral video, gives his first interview Sunday since his bizarre naked meltdown on the streets of San Diego this past March. Oprah scored the big exchange, and Gawker's got its hands on a promo: "Did you go crazy?" Oprah asks. Russell, who appears calm (and dressed) in a shirt and tie, says, "That wasn't me, that person on the street corner ranting and raving and naked is not me, that's not who I am."

In an exclusive interview, Jason Russell, the creator of Kony 2012—the most successful viral video of all time—discusses the intimate details of his public breakdown.
In an exclusive interview, Jason Russell, the creator of Kony 2012—the most successful viral video of all time—discusses the intimate details of his public breakdown.   (OWN)
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saucier111
Oct 3, 2012 12:57 PM CDT
Was that willard Romney,flip flop flip flop, or a clone. How can Willard Romney be a Bishop of the mormon church when he lies more than a rug. If you do not like what willard Romney say's today, wait till tomorrow. If Willard was one tiny bit religious he would obey the ten commandments. Thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness,thou shalt not lie, thou shalt not be a greedy prick. 
the bookchuck
Oct 3, 2012 12:37 PM CDT
That WAS you, that person on the street corner ranting and raving and naked IS you. that's who you are. Blowing smoke doesn't make one a chimney. One can say anything they want, but that doesn't mean anyone else has to believe them. He's just another 'reality challenged' bullshipper.
fractal
Oct 3, 2012 11:42 AM CDT
Typical comeback of men who have been caught with their pants down...

 
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