by Eddie Izzard
First published 1998
Eddie Izzard opens his comedy vault to reveal the twisted logic behind his most famous routines. The self-described "action transvestite" walks readers through his stream-of-consciousness universe where cats balance pants on their heads and French lessons spiral into chaos. Izzard reconstructs his Bible stories featuring James Mason and Sean Connery, explains how he built an international following in countries that intimidate other comedians, and traces his journey from being a "garden shed name" like trowel to becoming a household word. He shares his wildest ambition: performing a comedy set on the moon. This collection captures the mind that created some of Britain's most inventive stand-up material, showing how Izzard transforms everyday observations into absurdist gold.
Genres: memoir, non-fiction, comedy
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
160 pages · Hardcover · Virgin Hardbacks