Why I Must Meet Eddie Izzard Before I Die!
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My Dying Wish is to Meet Eddie Izzard!
About five years ago I caught a stand-up that blew my mind. Life has not been the same since. Eddie Izzard doesn't just make you laugh, he challenges you to think at the same time.
Eddie is not really a comedian, he is an artist, a teacher, a philosopher, and he just so happens to be extremely funny as well.
I find him to be one of the most fascinating people I've (n)ever met. I must remedy this situation as soon as possible, therefore my dying wish is to meet Eddie Izzard.
I am not planning on dying anytime soon, but it could happen at any time, and will happen eventually. I have decided that I simply must meet Eddie before I die.
As a fellow Boshemian I hope he understands...
I appreciate your support in this matter.
Update: As of March 16, 2009 @eddieizzard can now be found on Twitter! My plan is moving closer to completion, only 1,586,003 degrees of separation now!
I did manage to get one response from him so far. When I asked him when he was going to write a book he said he would consider it someday. *Squee*
He spoke to me, he actually spoke to me! I am still swooning!
Step Two: become famous enough that he will not refer to me as "that crazy stalker lady."
A Family Affair
Cake or Death
"Because, 'Cake or death?' That's a pretty easy question. Anyone could answer that."
"Cake or death?"
"Eh, cake please."
"Very well! Give him cake!"
"Oh, thanks very much. It's very nice."
"You! Cake or death?"
"Uh, cake for me, too, please."
"Very well! Give him cake, too! We're gonna run out of cake at this rate. You! Cake or death?"
"Uh, death, please. No, cake! Cake! Cake, sorry. Sorry..."
"You said death first, uh-uh, death first!"
"Well, I meant cake!"
"Oh, all right. You're lucky I'm Church of England!"
Cake or death?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byCake
miaponzo says:
Oh My GOD!!!!! I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE Eddie Izzard!!!! He is hilarious!!!!
Posted April 19, 2011
Chloe_Isabella says:
Eating cake with Eddie Izzard, please.
Posted October 24, 2010
Death
beth says:
depends on the cake
Posted April 29, 2011
Boshemia says:
Death please!
Posted March 17, 2009
Introducing Eddie
Cheesy Biographical Stuff
Edward *Eddie* John Izzard was born on Feburary 7, 1962, in Aden, Yemen. He was raised in the UK, and has developed a strong international following both as a stand-up comedian and as a dramatic actor. He is a true renaissance man, and he does it all while managing to look fabulous.
...but wait! There's More!
Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story
Yes, that's right... Eddie now has his own biography on film, but don't go into it expecting nothing but laughs. In "Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story" we get to see the serious side of the man who makes us laugh. Eddie proves to be a man of amazing personal drive and determination. Taking us from his beginnings, and the tragic loss of his mother at a young age, through to becoming the award-winning star of stage and screen. Even if you aren't an Eddie Izzard fan, this movie is sure to inspire you!
Eddie and the Emmy!
Thanks to the folks at Epix for spreading the word to his fans.
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Reason #1: Intelligent Humor

A lot of comedy goes for the low laugh: sex, body functions, and of course the gross-out. Eddie goes for more of a "random social commentary" approach to comedy. He blends current events, history, sociology, and movies.
He speaks so many languages, but he manages to work them into his routines seamlessly. He performs a whole bit in French; don't worry, I don't speak French either, but it is easy to follow and understand as it is comprised of bits from earlier in the show.
"So we had empires. In Europe, we had empires. Everyone had - France and Spain and - and Britain and - and Turkey! The Ottoman Empire, full of furniture for some reason. And the Austro-Hungarian Empire, famous for f--- all! Yes, all they did was slowly collapse like a flan in a cupboard."
Then there is his theory that Hitler never played RISK as a kid...
"And the German empire, very organized. Always build an empire, eins, zwei, eins, zwei, build an empire, very Prussian, and then they'd celebrate with a World War! And then lose the whole f---ing empire by the end of the war. In the 30s, Hitler, Czechoslovakia, Poland, France, Second World War... Russian front not a good idea... Hitler never played Risk when he was a kid... because, you know, playing Risk, you could never hold on to Asia. That Asian-Eastern European area, you could never hold it, could you? Seven extra men at the beginning of every go, but you couldn't f---ing hold it. Australasia, that was the one. Australasia. All the purples. Get everyone on Papua New Guinea and just build up and build up..."
Eddie Izzard Filmography
Movies filled with Eddiness! What glee.
Shadow of the Vampire
Clever, engaging, and boosted by the sublime casting more...0 points
The Cat's Meow
A Hollywood scandal springs to life in Peter Bogdanovich's more...0 points
All the Queen's Men
WWII spy comedy. An American army officer (Matt Le more...0 points
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
SUPERstars Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson deliver unstoppable more...0 points
Ocean's Twelve
They're back. And then some. Twelve is the new ele more...0 points
Ocean's Thirteen (Full-Screen Edition)
It's bolder. Riskier. The most dazzling heist yet. more...0 points
Across the Universe (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Across the Universe, from director Julie Taymor, is more...0 points
Valkyrie [Theatrical Release]
Unpretentious and dramatically straightforward, Valkyrie more...0 points
Reason # 2: Eddie Izzard is Socially Conscious

Eddie is not only considering a career in European politics, he supports many charities as well, including:
* Amnesty International
* Breast Cancer Campaign
* Make Poverty History
* US Campaign for Burma
And according to an article printed in the UK Sun He is just an all-around nice guy...
"COMEDIAN EDDIE IZZARD visited a poorly fan in hospital - and performed a 90-minute stand-up routine by his bedside.
Will Pike, 28, shattered his pelvis and broke bones in his back and arms plunging 50ft from a hotel window while fleeing the Mumbai terror attacks in November.
Will, of Hampstead, North London, had tickets to Eddie's show but was unable to go due to his injuries. Dad Nigel wrote to Eddie, 46, asking if he could send a note to Will.
But the star went to the hospital and performed his whole routine.
Thrilled Nigel said it was 'a great thing.'"
You know you want to know more...
E D D i E i Z Z A R D . C O M
Eddie's offical site. I love it here.1 point
BBC America - Eddie Izzard
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Cake or Death: An Eddie Izzard Site
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Eddie Izzard: from drag to Riches - Times Online
Over the past 15 years, I've interviewed Eddie Izzard more...0 points
Reason #3: Eddie Izzard is Quotable

Eddie is highly quotable. Not a day goes by without someone in my house finding some relation to an Eddie bit. So to share some of our favorite Eddie Quotes...
"I grew up in Europe, where the history comes from."
"Guns don't kill people, people kill people, and monkeys do too (if they have a gun)."
"But with dogs, we do have 'bad dog.' Bad dog exists. 'Bad dog! Bad dog! Stole a biscuit, bad dog!'
The dog is saying, 'Who are you to judge me? You human beings who've had genocide, war against people of different creeds, colors, religions, and I stole a biscuit?! Is that a crime? People of the world!'
'Well, if you put it that way, I think you've got a point. Have another biscuit, sorry.'"
"So the American government lied to the Native Americans for many, many years, and then President Clinton lied about a relationship, and everyone was surprised! A little naïve, I feel!"
"There's a huge hole in the whole Flood drama, because anything that could float or swim got away scot-free, and it was the idea to wipe out everything. He didn't say, 'I will kill everything, except the floating ones and the swimming ones, who will get out due to a loophole.'"
"I've done a bit of Latin in my time...but I can control it."
"If you're choking in a restaurant you can just say the magic words, 'Heimlich Maneuver,' and all will be well. Trouble is, it's difficult to say 'Heimlich Maneuver' when you're choking to death."
"There's not much makeup in the army, is there? No. They only have that nighttime look, and that's a bit slapdash, isn't it?"
"Because we all know one of the main factors of war is the element of surprise. And what could be more surprising than the First Batallion Transvestite Brigade? Airborne Wing."
"My father was a beekeeper before me, his father was a beekeeper. I want to follow in their footsteps. And their footsteps were like this. (Runs screaming) AAAAAAAH! I'm covered in beeeeees!"
"I like my coffee like I like my women... in a plastic cup."
"I like my coffee like I like my women... covered in beeees!"
Animated Eddie
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
The magical world of C.S. Lewis beloved fantasy comes more...0 points
5 Children & It
What would you wish for if you were granted a new more...0 points
Reason #4: Eddie Is Random

I prefer people who are unique, and nobody else has a style quite like Eddie Izzard. Call it stylish randomness, stream of consciousness, ADHD, whatever it is, his stage presence is vibrant, and rambles easily from one topic to the next without a lag.
During his performance he bounces around, pantomimes, acts out scenes, and just flows in this live stream of consciousness way that few can imitate. He talks to the audience, he talks to himself, he mimes taking notes on his hand regarding the audience's reactions.
I have always been fascinated by his quick wit, vast amounts of knowledge (despite his claim of being thinly read), and vibrant stage presence. He finds a way to make history come alive, and inspires you to become more educated on the topics yourself.
Eddie Izzard Stand-up DVDs
Which Eddie DVD is your favorite?
Dress to Kill
Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 11/26/2 more...2 points
Eddie Izzard - Circle
Live comedy with the master of sublime weirdness, more...0 points
Eddie Izzard - Definite Article
Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 02/22/2 more...0 points
Eddie Izzard - Unrepeatable
"Unrepeatable" was recorded at the Alber more...0 points
Eddie Izzard - Glorious
"Glorious" was recorded at the Hammersmi more...0 points
Reason #5: Eddie is Versatile

He has had many odd roles in movies, but much to his fans' dismay, not one has utilized the Eddie we know and love.
Fans can only hope that someday, someone will write a role perfectly tailored for the talents Eddie possesses. We saw small glimpses in films such as "All the Queen's Men," where he finally got to remain fabulous, even in WWII fashion.
In "Mystery Men" his appearances were brief, but his Eddiness was there in full force, and he got to mention being protected by the "god of hair care." And in "Across the Universe" he got to bring in a bit of his own unique style in a very Monty Python atmosphere.
Fans were thrilled when his show "The Riches" finally came to be, but were quickly let down when it was canceled after just two seasons. True, it was an Americanized, subdued version of Eddie, instead of the real deal, but we take what we can get.
Eddie is at his best when he is just given the freedom to roam. He has an ADHD style that floats from one topic to the next, and his facial expressions and pantomime on stage give him an animation that very few people can match. What can I say? I love all things Eddie.
My husband understands... sort of...
Most of his movie appearances have been small thus far, with "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" being the closest he has come to a movie of his own, but I'm willing to wait.
Signs You Might Have an Eddie Addiction

I converted to Izzardism about 5 years ago now. Eddie is not a hobby, he is a sickness, an obsession, a reason to live.
To find out if you have a problem, complete the following short quiz.
1. Do you run around saying "beeeees" for no apparent reason?
2. Do you consider "Ich bin ein berliner" and "Le sange est sur la branche" as all the foreign language training you will ever need?
3. When someone mentions Europe, do you automatically follow with "Where the history comes from"?
4. When you walk through the dog food aisle, are you always on the lookout for Cesar dog food just so you can point out that it was once "Mr. Dog"?
5. Have you actually checked behind your back for a "jumpy spider" when you were at the doctors office?
6. When the topic turns to Hitler, do you reply "Mass murdering F---head., as many important historians have said"?
7. You honestly want to poke a badger with a spoon.
8. You named your first child Jeff Jefferty Jeff.
9. You now prefer the term Beeee-sexual...(Yes, he has sex with bees)(see number 10)
10. You actually sat through "All the Queens Men" and "Mystery Men"... REPEATEDLY.
*shrugs* Okay, so I might have a small problem.
More Eddie!
Would you like a cup of coffee?
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miaponzo
Apr 19, 2011 @ 4:35 am | delete
- Sure, are you coming to Kuwait to give it to me?
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ArdenBaird
Oct 8, 2010 @ 6:29 pm | delete
- Nice lens. I hope you get to meet him. He's a really nice guy (met him in 1993). I have a SquidWho lens on Eddie if you're interested.
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JaguarJulie
Mar 4, 2010 @ 7:44 am | delete
- Yes, I am ready for my second cup of coffee ... hubby prepared it around 4:30am, so it's probably pretty strong by now! Ah, I love this quote: "I grew up in Europe, where the history comes from."
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Mickie_G Oct 5, 2009 @ 5:13 pm | delete
- I really liked Izzard in the American TV show he did with Minnie Driver--wish I could remember the name of it.
Am lensrolling this one to my Velvet Goldmine lens!
Love the quotes. Will have to come back to get a grin on my face when I need it.
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badmsm Jul 13, 2009 @ 6:42 pm | delete
- Fun, fun, fun! Love Eddie Izzard!
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