Eddie Izzard is probably one of the greatest comics in the world. His casual off the cuff stance is rooted deeply in a commitment to perfecting his craft. Determined and dedicated to a degree that is awe-inspiring, it is very difficult to accept that his intellectual but silly 'action transvestite' stage presence grew out of a painstaking and painful commitment to achieving his various amazing goals.
31 marathons, 31 shows, in 31 days... Join me.
As an author, he has written just one book titled Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens (2017). Eddie as a political activist has contributed greatly to the British world, he started out as a Pro-European union campaigner. During these periods he aired his views on the integration of the UK into the European Union. BBC Sounds - Believe Me by Eddie Izzard - Available Episodes Believe Me by Eddie Izzard Comedian, actor and marathon runner Eddie Izzard reads from her abridged autobiography. Booking signing from 6pm Show starts 7pm. Eddie Izzard will share personal memories from his life including photos, readings from his best-selling autobiography – Believe Me – and will take questions from the audience. Especially for Bexhill audiences, there will be (we hope) a guest appearance by Eddie’s father, H.J.M. Izzard, who will be signing copies of his own book – Izzard: A. Eddie Izzard has revealed she contemplated being female at the age of five and believes she has both 'boy and girl' genetics. The Yemen-born comedian, 58, previously identified as a transvestite.
Eddie will attempt to run (on a treadmill) 31 marathons, and then perform 31 stand-up shows, in 31 days, in 31 virtual cities from across Europe and around the world - to raise money to give to charities that Make Humanity Great.
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Help Eddie raise money to give to charities that Make Humanity Great.
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Questions & Answers
What is ‘Make Humanity Great Again”?
‘Make Humanity Great Again’ is a rallying cry for a campaign to create a better, fairer and kinder world for everyone.
It’s not just a slogan on a hat, it’s a plea for greater tolerance, it’s a reaction against a certain kind of politics, it’s a clarion call for people everywhere to join together and fix things. Whether that’s through the actions of individuals, communities, corporations, countries or continents.
How can I get involved? What can I do to help?
Everyone can help ‘Make Humanity Great Again’ - whether it’s by running along on a treadmill and joining Eddie via Zoom; by performing small individual acts of kindness; or by joining together with neighbours to create stronger local communities, through engaging in politics and activism, or by donating money via Crowdfunder to help support charities that focus on creating a better and fairer world.
Eddie on A Run For Hope
'There is too much talk of division in the world. Too much talk designed to pull us apart.
In my life I try to look for the opposite - to look for what brings us together, which helps make us all stronger. Working together feeds the spirit that can restore the greatness to humanity.
‘Make Humanity Great Again’ stands for unity, the sharing of beliefs and the power of human beings uniting across the continents and around the world.
As a campaign it seeks to promote a fair chance in life for all, particularly those who experience disadvantage and discrimination.
It speaks to people who believe there is more goodwill than ill-will in the world, who believe in the positive qualities of humanity and in the Golden Rule - to treat other people the way you would like to be treated yourself.
This is a time to look forward, to work together, to be tolerant and to live and let live.
Which is why, when hope in the real world seems far away, that I begin this run in our locked-down world.
I will attempt to run (on a treadmill) 31 marathons, and then perform 31 stand-up shows, in 31 days, in 31 virtual cities from across Europe and around the world - to raise money to give to charities that Make Humanity Great.
Join me…'
Take Part
Join Eddie on ‘A Run for Hope’ that will usher in a new year and a new future, encouraging people all over Europe and around the world to unite together to ‘Make Humanity Great Again’.
Each day in January Eddie will run a marathon followed by a “Best-Of” comedy gig. 31 Marathons and 31 Gigs in total. All of this will be streamed live to raise money for charities that ‘Make Humanity Great Again’.
Two Ways to Donate
Donate from the UK by text message
To donate £10, text TEN to 70810.
To donate £20, text TWENTY to 70810.
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Eddie on Twitter
A good hospital to raise money for. https://t.co/pZS9LpKXg7
Eddie Izzard Believe Me Book
For a limited time ‘WUNDERBAR’ will be available online, including an exclusive introduction from me. There will al… https://t.co/K9brDl7Z4E
Eddie Izzard Personal Life
A very funny group of people. Neil Mullarkey taught me everything I know and I taught him everything he knows! https://t.co/yf24iLRwlI