Eddie Izzard once shared that running 90km in just under 12 hours was a tough day for him, showcasing his remarkable endurance and athleticism.
When performing her one-woman Hamlet, Eddie found it unusual to feel at home with the character. However, she quickly adapted to the role by adopting a unique approach. Instead of breaking down the iconic lines, such as "To be or not to be," in a traditional manner, Eddie experimented with different delivery styles each night, hoping that her audience wouldn't have seen them before.
As a street performer for years, Eddie has honed her ability to connect with her audience, an approach she believes was more common during Shakespeare's time. In contrast to modern actors who often break the fourth wall and address the audience directly, Eddie chooses to involve her audience in Hamlet's journey, creating a sense of intimacy and shared experience.
Eddie has also expressed her admiration for George Lazenby's portrayal of James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, a film she credits with helping launch her career. She praises the movie's enduring appeal and the memorable performances of its cast, particularly Telly Savalas and Diana Rigg.
During her Remix tour, Eddie revisits some of her most beloved standup routines, including "Death Star Canteen." While some of these routines have remained popular over time, she admits that she can't predict which ones will stick with audiences. However, the Death Star canteen routine has proven to be a consistent hit.
Eddie's experiences as a marathon runner, including her record-breaking 90km run in under 12 hours, are testaments to her dedication and physical endurance. Her toughest marathons have included running on treadmills and navigating hilly terrain in Northern Ireland, where she had miscalculated the distance left to complete.
In addition to her athletic pursuits, Eddie has revealed that she is actually quite skilled at sword fighting. As a former Covent Garden sword fighter, she has honed her skills through practice and experience. Although not always a part of her standup routines, Eddie appreciates the physicality and mental discipline required for sword fighting.
Eddie's fashion sense has also been a subject of interest, with many praising her bold and eclectic outfits on stage. Some of these pieces are stored away in her wardrobe, including a memorable orange coat with shoulder pads that she wore during Definite Article. The coat became an iconic part of the performance, even after it had a "button-gate" incident where Eddie had to sew it back together live.
Eddie's biggest onstage disaster was a theatre flooding and losing power, forcing her to improvise with ghost stories using only one light source. She has also shared her experience of filming Hannibal, where she made up for the lack of snails by substituting them with mushrooms that looked like snails. Despite the challenges of working with Mads Mikkelsen, Eddie found it a rewarding experience.
Finally, Eddie credits her success to being at the right time, as her career took off after Margaret Thatcher's departure from politics. While not a nemesis per se, Eddie acknowledges the coincidence and difference in their timelines. Her focus has been on creating engaging performances that bring audiences together, whether through Hamlet or her standup routines.
When performing her one-woman Hamlet, Eddie found it unusual to feel at home with the character. However, she quickly adapted to the role by adopting a unique approach. Instead of breaking down the iconic lines, such as "To be or not to be," in a traditional manner, Eddie experimented with different delivery styles each night, hoping that her audience wouldn't have seen them before.
As a street performer for years, Eddie has honed her ability to connect with her audience, an approach she believes was more common during Shakespeare's time. In contrast to modern actors who often break the fourth wall and address the audience directly, Eddie chooses to involve her audience in Hamlet's journey, creating a sense of intimacy and shared experience.
Eddie has also expressed her admiration for George Lazenby's portrayal of James Bond in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, a film she credits with helping launch her career. She praises the movie's enduring appeal and the memorable performances of its cast, particularly Telly Savalas and Diana Rigg.
During her Remix tour, Eddie revisits some of her most beloved standup routines, including "Death Star Canteen." While some of these routines have remained popular over time, she admits that she can't predict which ones will stick with audiences. However, the Death Star canteen routine has proven to be a consistent hit.
Eddie's experiences as a marathon runner, including her record-breaking 90km run in under 12 hours, are testaments to her dedication and physical endurance. Her toughest marathons have included running on treadmills and navigating hilly terrain in Northern Ireland, where she had miscalculated the distance left to complete.
In addition to her athletic pursuits, Eddie has revealed that she is actually quite skilled at sword fighting. As a former Covent Garden sword fighter, she has honed her skills through practice and experience. Although not always a part of her standup routines, Eddie appreciates the physicality and mental discipline required for sword fighting.
Eddie's fashion sense has also been a subject of interest, with many praising her bold and eclectic outfits on stage. Some of these pieces are stored away in her wardrobe, including a memorable orange coat with shoulder pads that she wore during Definite Article. The coat became an iconic part of the performance, even after it had a "button-gate" incident where Eddie had to sew it back together live.
Eddie's biggest onstage disaster was a theatre flooding and losing power, forcing her to improvise with ghost stories using only one light source. She has also shared her experience of filming Hannibal, where she made up for the lack of snails by substituting them with mushrooms that looked like snails. Despite the challenges of working with Mads Mikkelsen, Eddie found it a rewarding experience.
Finally, Eddie credits her success to being at the right time, as her career took off after Margaret Thatcher's departure from politics. While not a nemesis per se, Eddie acknowledges the coincidence and difference in their timelines. Her focus has been on creating engaging performances that bring audiences together, whether through Hamlet or her standup routines.
And can we talk about how amazing it is that she's not afraid to be herself on stage and try new things? Like, who else would think it's a good idea to do a one-woman Hamlet and just go for it? 
I love that she doesn't care what others think and just does her own thing. And have you seen those outfits she wears? She's like a walking work of art! 
But what I really admire about Eddie is that she's not just funny, but also talented in so many other areas - like sword fighting, for real 
. And can we talk about how brave she was when the theatre flooded and had to improvise with ghost stories? That takes guts! 
can't believe how much talent is hidden in these interviews lol eddie izzard's endurance test was insane 
and i love how she adapts her delivery to each performance, it adds so much depth to her characters 
she's also got some awesome sword fighting skills 
She's actually really funny and talented 
. And yeah, I've heard about her crazy fashion sense 
, who knew an orange coat with shoulder pads could be iconic? 
. I love how she's not afraid to try new things like that one-woman Hamlet performance 
. And have you seen some of her outfits on stage? They're insane 
. I also think it's awesome that she's super into sword fighting and can actually do it 
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Bold, eclectic, and totally Eddie Izzard. 
I love how she's got this unique approach to her craft, involving the audience like they're all part of Hamlet's journey. It's so refreshing not to see everyone just staring at each other on stage all the time! 
And can we talk about that orange coat with shoulder pads? Iconic, 100% iconic! 
#TheatreMagic #ComedyGold #EddieIzzardForever 
And that Hamlet performance? Mind-blowing 
. The way they involve the audience in Hamlet's journey is so clever and intimate 
. I think that's why Eddie's standup routines are still so popular - they're relatable, funny, and honest. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see a 90km run on stage 
. Marathon running, sword fighting, crazy fashion sense... she's like a one-person circus 
. I love how she thinks outside the box and connects with her audience in such unique ways. And can we talk about her sense of humor? She's got this wicked wit that always leaves me laughing 
And have you seen some of her standup routines? She's got this energy and charisma that just draws you in. Plus, she's not afraid to be herself and poke fun at herself, which I think is super relatable.