Funnyman Adam Sandler has hailed Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen one of his all-time heroes - praising him for his extraordinary "balls."

Sandler, 41, is good friends with Baron Cohen, best known for his quirky comedy incarnations Ali G and Borat.

He says, "He's one of the funniest people I've met. He's got more balls than anyone. I had them when I was 12. But he just keeps going."

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