Russell Brand's partner bans him from making pregnancy gags

Comedian Russell Brand's partner Laura Gallacher has banned him from joking about her pregnancy or the birth of their daughter in his comedy gigs.
The 42-year-old comedian said he now carries out "rigorous joke-checks" with his partner, reported Contactmusic.
"I do rigorous joke-checks with my girlfriend and I really try and make a pitch for them. So far she has only banned one joke and charmingly and typically of her, that was in order to protect the midwife rather than her," Brand said.
The comedian, who already has 13-month-old daughter Mabel with Laura, said his outlook on gender, has completely changed since he became a father.

"It changes how I think of the world; the fact that she is my daughter changes the way I think about gender. And being a father is a massive download, it is a massive reboot.
"It's the equivalent of when you turn off your computer by pulling the plug out instead of shutting it down the proper way - it's like you've turned it off by tipping water on it. My whole head feels different and unusual - it has inspired loads of different thoughts..." he said.