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Executive Transvestite Riffs on School Bands

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Eddie Izzard
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Time for Friday Funnies. I had some folks comment on my recent avatar pix. It's British comedian / actor Eddie Izzard. He's does brilliant stand up shows, careening from one stretch of the imagination subject to another. He's also a transvestite. Actually an "Executive Transvestite." He's been focused more on his acting career (you might have seen him in the cable TV show "The Riches"), so, of late, he's been cultivating a more butch look. He also played the manager of the Bowie-esque character in the film "Velvet Goldmine", and Mr. Kite in the recent film "Across the Universe." This is a great piece of his exploring the complexities, weirdness and awfulness of kids taking music lessons and being in school band. Enjoy.

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FluxCapacitor says "We will shag him as soon as we know how!" Most amusing - much prefer his comedy to his acting, where he seems a bit neutered. But good luck to him, he's carving out quite a career on US TV.

Permalink posted 01/25/2008
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Marigold says I have not seen any of the shows you mentioned. But his stand up comedy was pretty funny. Thanks for sharing.

Permalink posted 01/25/2008
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Jonh Ingham says Love his dress sense. I want that jacket! My favourite Eddie joke, some 18 years later is....'Guy knocked on my door and said, "How would you like to go to the moon?" I told him "Don't be ridiculous, you have to be an astronaut to do that." His growing-up-with-wolves skit is brilliant as well.

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Mike the Knife says Eddie rocks on stage. And I totally bought into "The Riches," even when it faltered a bit. (Got kind of a crush on Minnie Driver, too.)

Permalink posted 01/26/2008
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HelenMarie says Great clip...loved this "you have the chance now...why don't you play it NOOOOW" "The pressure of being and adult" Haha....and that 3-year tuba sentence, cracked me up as well! I was fooled, I thought your attractive fairy avatar was a chick all the way!

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Helen Caddes says Super funny. Definitely the experience of school band duty in a nutshell.

Permalink posted 01/26/2008
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Lady Miss Ian says Flux - I agree. It's his comedy that really lets him fly. His acting parts always seem a bit fenced in. MG - Glad to introduce you to Eddie. In a way, he reminds of a bit of combo of Robin Williams and Steve Martin, early in their careers. Jonh - I know! He's always got the most amazing outfits. And I'm totally jealous of his ability to walk around on stage for hours in those high heels. Mike - I wish I had cable so I could at least check out The Riches. I know it's had mixed reviews. I'll have to bribe someone to tape it for me. And, yah! Minnie's a hottie. SunnyD - That cracked me up, too. Exactly what a kid would want to say. Loved the hammers thing and the way he worked it back in. Hey, he definitely looks like a chick in that fairy outfit. Some people wondered if it was me, since I have red hair. I wish! ;-) Hi Helen - You're looking very saintly in your avatar pix. St. Helen of the Dartboard??

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HelenMarie says Hehehe..."St. Helen of the Dartboard??"...That's great!

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HelenMarie says Oh and...red heads unite! I knew there was something special bout you!

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AA Coppertop says I've read he improvises a lot on stage. Can anyone confirm this?

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poebegone says i can't view the vid just now (awful friday night lag - my loss) but i certainly know the fabulous Eddie Izzard and his works on film, including Velvet Goldmine (am i the only one who digs Jonathan Rhys Meyers for his androgyny?) and Shadow of the Vampire. on a different note, is Across the Universe any good? i am still looking forward and waiting to see it.

Permalink posted 02/01/2008