Eddie Izzard: EXTENDED INTERVIEW on George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight

In 2013, the celebrated comedian, actor and boldly attired person Eddie Izzard sat down in the red chair to talk about comedy, religion, marathons, politics and everything in between.
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credits
Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man (2010): Tiger Aspect Productions, BBC
Open Fire (1994): London Weekend Television, ITV

[@mitziefeltch5528]

When I first saw Eddie Izzard I came for the humor. After the performance, I left with wisdom. Thank you! Eddie!🥰🙌🏼💜

[@Dr10Jeeps]

Eddie Izzard is both an extremely funny man and a wonderful human being.

[@team3383]

exactly the opposite of the interviewer right.

[@johncastle8254]

The most self obsessed person on the planet ,I think he will get really fat and turn to drink and drugs .

[@douglasfreeman3229]

You'd better not misgender him now, you facist. He believes he is a woman.

[@techwoo]

I just love Eddie Izzard. He's such an inspiration. A great person!

[@douglasfreeman3229]

I hope you remember not to misgender him, now he is a woman with a cock.

[@zima3181]

There's never enough of Eddie Izzard! 😁❤️❤️❤️

[@barbj672000]

the more that I watch and listen to Eddie.... the more I fall in love with this person!! Brilliant!!

[@reenierossi7669]

minutes 31-33 has me very close to tears. Eddie fends off his sadness - almost. Grief never really goes away does it?

[@TommyLikeTom]

nope!

[@vinnyvincent2862]

Every Single Emotion Has a Value ! (A Price ) Apart From Grief Which is Worthless ! .

[@Sarah-jz6qd]

God this guy. I really think of him as such an example of how to a ballsy life.

[@lakerraychl]

Eddie is my all time favorite comedian! I've watched Dress to Kill 20 times & every time hear something new I'd missed before, & still laugh at what I have. His comedic strategy is so awesome as it is not just hilarious but also bibliographical, historical, insightful and inspirational! And best part is he is himself. And as if that's not enough...he is extremely educated & brilliant! Anyone who doesn't like his comedy, I believe, is just not educated. Not to insult the ignorant or uneducated because everyone has their issues but I think it takes an intellectual mind to understand and be amused by his comedy. Don't hate, educate! Last, Eddie, if you read these, I love you!!! I'm an executive, active heterosexual tho I'd be your woman any day!!!

[@kieranryan6148]

Rachel Weber isn‘t Ed a straight transvestite?

[@sharkamov]

@Rachel Weber ''Anyone who doesn't like his comedy, I believe, is just not educated. Not to insult the ignorant or uneducated because everyone has their issues but I think it takes an intellectual mind to understand and be amused by his comedy.'' - *Did you even **_hear_** yourself there???* 😖

[@pegmedlock4045]

LOVE Eddie. He's a very warm & caring person. George has got to be the greatest interviewer in the business today. He's so fucking good he should be a global superstar.

[@douglasfreeman3229]

Unless you think women don't haves penises, in which case he thinks you are a fascist. Oh, and if you believe men in dresses can be distressing for women in women-only spaces. That makes you a fascist aswell.

[@Marny5580]

sad that i have a dear friend who would not approve - so she misses a beautiful comic who makes me laugh and teaches me stuff, too. she only reads her denomination's bible - no other classics ever. Eddie - you're awesome.

[@constancestadler4779]

One of the things that impresses me is that in every performance he is not afraid to 'joke' about any topic. He makes extremely cutting comments about the horror of Hitler (usually like: 'a mass murdering f**khead') in virtually every performance. He challenges the NRA, the proliferation of guns, and school shootings. As a proud 'executive' and 'action' transvestite, he kicks bigotry in the face. I admire him as much for his talent as I do for his humanity.

[@gusgus8134]

What a brilliant, beautiful human! ❤️

[@tamcon72]

"Thunder Bay? Is it . . . is it . . . as exciting as it sounds?" Totally lost it there! This was delightful and insightful. Loved it : )

[@Tamashi88]

look this one... ah the head's come off. That is why I fell in love with Eddie!

[@bumblebeebazaar4018]

Thank you, Eddie. If we could all have a mind that could comprehend the whole so ”inclusively” as you present, if only all had even a 10th of world history, geology, science, in general, I believe so much of the worlds anguish could have so much resolve, whether by a secular educational knowledge, a spiritual biblical knowledge or the combination, I would like to believe the world would be in better shape today. I myself begin with my Creator and a history that did begin much further back than 6000 years ago, and love learning and you make history, even the repulsive portions, bearable to get through. I respect your work and style! I pray the world hears how truly knowledgeable and humble you are...

[@Tiger-Baby]

I'm from Swansea and I'm so pleased that he has ties here. Plus. Love this host George.

[@Numenor76]

Gotta say i loved the "applause" effect there. Almost like a psychology experiment. You know this kind of stand-up comedians are like a weird kind of magicians who try to explain the illusions to the audience. One can only hope that the audience will start listening more, applause is for the very end imo.

[@foxmulderms]

Lovely guy...

[@peggylee6086]

Absolutely brilliant show.

[@onlyme219]

The talent of Eddie is unmeasurable

[@juttamaier2111]

He does think about the world. I like that. I don't agree with everything he concludes, but I like him nevertheless.

[@smithmcsmith9218]

Legend

[@sandracellmate3431]

Love Eddie izzard my favourite comedian

[@lonnwy]

No wonder that I adore Eddie izzard, I grew up watching Monty python as well, xxxx

[@roviannematovu8136]

Eddie Izzard is frighteningly bright & refreshingly avant garde

[@mickstrong575]

Eddie your gréât and george your superb. Thé Way you just let Eddie talk

[@lonnwy]

Poor Eddie izzard, I hav3 got the same problem with my knees, xxxx

[@reenierossi3724]

I wonder if he went to see the Christmas family during this tour. I've watched this several times and it always makes me cry when he talks about his mom and I think about my dad.👀

[@heidevanness2788]

Love George. Love Eddie.

[@jessicageorge9136]

Somehow, mysteriously, Eddie gets sexier as he gets older. Wow.

[@kieranryan6148]

@22:19 Germany was kidnapped.. well done Eddie for standing up for the good down-to-earth german folk 🐤🕰

[@lonnwy]

Damn I wish that I could walk in heels as well as he does, xxxx

[@LeenaStark]

Prince and Bowie did as well. 🙋

[@alexjaybrady]

Yorkshire french is amazing

[@kieranryan6148]

I just realized.. Eddie has got his mother back.. you see her every time he dresses feminine 😀

[@joyhouse5934]

Like Eddie izzard great actor 👌🎯

[@lonnwy]

I'd love to have nails like Eddie izzard, but mine are too shot, lmao xxxx

[@diskgrinder]

. I started off thinking the interviewer was a bit of a dick. But watching it through, he really connected. Just very good.

[@avedic]

I absolutely love the nails. He wears it very well. I love how fluid he is in his expression of gender.

[@LeenaStark]

This wonderful guy has fallen in love w my younger sister --- I mean head over heels; he has been pursuing her for nearly a year now. Aside from the fact that he is "physically beautiful" --- he is just a wonderful compassionate, kind, generous and funny human being. He is also 8 yrs *younger* than she is ( _which frightens her the most_ ); He jumps through rings of fire for her and treats her like a Princess. They are literally best friends and they could spend days together without ever getting bored. He loves her deeply --- but she is afraid of getting into a romantic/physical relationship w/ him because she believes that once that happens, the relationship between them will be ruined. Everyone who meets him believes he's _gay_ because of the way he talks and dresses. Believe me, he isnt at ALL. In fact, he is not even _bi-sexual_ . He's just a boy who was raised by a wonderful very feminine mother, a very masculine father, 2 other siblings ( _who are older and were classmates w/ my sister as well as friends throughout grade school and H.S_ ) ; its just that this boy despite the fact that he is *very masculine* likes to wear eyeliner and nailpolish, and would feel just as comfortable in wearing a dress and heels. I know that my sister loves him as well --- so I asked her the other night: "IF you knew the world would end tomorrow, WHO is the person you would want to spend your last day on earth with?" and without hesitation she answered 'Damian' --- to which I responded: Well, there you have it. What does anything else matter? Whether he's 8 yrs younger, whether your friends think he's 'gay', whether he wears eyeliner, heels and nailpolish and he's not afraid to wear a dress if he wanted to ? HOW many people do you know in this life who KNOW WHO they are as individuals and are NOT AFRAID to step outside of their "box" and live their lives in order to be HAPPY & not give a damn as to what society thinks of them? Maybe *maturity* has nothing to do with age, just like wearing *pants* has nothing to do with being a *real man* --- maybe you need to see beyond all of these things and maybe then, you'll be able to see straight through into his heart and love him for WHO he is, and in the process you just might learn something about yourself and that *true love* has nothing to do with outward appearances or even _gender_ for that matter. After all, look at *Prince* ? No one doubted his masculinity + gender and I loved the fact that he wore eyeliner and heels! 💜🙋

[@neorich59]

If only Eddie had made London Mayor. Bless him for being himself and constantly putting that on the line. Bless George for not giving two 💩💩s and for being seriously hot in the process!

[@erinmylungs8711]

BELFAST! WOOOO 😂

[@FPwLola]

I've seen this interviewer before with other guests and I want to like him. His intensity and listening skills are assets to an interview I think...but asking a trans person what they would wear if the world were ending....? All throughout the interview he seemed to be painting a weirdness out of normalcy for Eddie or trying to get her emotional, which she's said before she isn't a fan of. I wish the conversation was more based in all the girl mode things being part of Eddie's personality, not a notable curiosity. If that makes sense. Eddie, as always, brought the top drawer nail game and the humor and the intellect. 💗✨

[@jessicadavenport2808]

I need to learn French from you Eddie!

[@thombly5772]

Religious and political extremism is definitely worrisome, but maybe we need to look at fiscal extremism? Constant economic growth seems tumorous and likely behind the funding of most other forms of extremism.

[@CLEODIZX]

It does mention the earth is round in the bible. I think it was Moses Not sure but I think it was him when god took him up to having to do the 10 commandments he said he could see the whole round of the earth.Dinosaurs are also mentioned in the bible All you have to do is read.I may disagree with his beliefs But he is 1 of the funniest comedians I've ever heard Along with George Carlin Mitch hedberg They would probably be the top 3 best comedians I've ever heard.

[@sashaabebe3467]

all i hear is miles axlerod

[@evannj8326]

WW2 Was Not Definitively simple, Nor WW1. "the victor writes the history"

[@ProjectEnglishII]

I do a version of his strategy for dealing with idiots. Here in Japan, right wing dingdongs go by in sound trucks spouting invective. When I see them, I wave at the driver and smile and say, "Have a great day!" My Japanese husband freaks out when I do that.

[@ianselman5033]

Why does Eddie sound so manipulative? No offense, but why do I think I am Eddie from the Stephan King book?

[@Kingofgibraltar]

Cake or death?

[@CineRocco]

+Paul cake please

[@bigboredthing]

@Louis Kirkwood Well I'll have the chicken then please.

[@sp-pz8uc]

Frogs aren't animals but when the French eat frogs legs they don't hop around like they used to so end up croaking.

[@ChristineMason87]

can't understand why he never wore a wig

[@candiceboucher533]

why why why the knee story i mean this a talk show not a chat with your mom!

[@arthurlewis9193]

He's beginning to look more and more like Kryten - with the same affected accent.

[@Hellfootbunny]

"There are no unfit animals"? No, because they are easy meals for other animals xP

[@macattack423]

I like how this can be interpreted to support cannibalism

[@Jenny-nz8fb]

It seems Eddie is not in girl mode and is a self proclaimed transvestite.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Eddie is just.. too silly. Silly, silly, silly.

[@janrees4887]

Non brainwashed countries 😅

[@experienceanimation217]

Maybe Eddie is so intelligent because he's mostly neanderthal lol

[@scottburnside3218]

can we be friends please....i just thought i had issues but seems i like anything that moves...sounds bad now...sorry

[@robertguttke6853]

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[@ericminch]

Not only that, but--would you believe it--colourless green ideas sleep furiously.

[@nokomarie1963]

Fighting Trump would be WWIII, not complicated.

[@robertguttke6853]

The five romania intrestingly order because chimpanzee allegedly happen amid a onerous crow. smoggy, steadfast acoustic

[@janrees4887]

I really really don't like Richard Dawkins. His comment about sexual abuse being benign is sick. It makes me think he's done it. And he thinks of individuals as unimportant, except himself because he's a massive egoist.

[@EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV]

Benign? He said the mild abuse that happened to him didn't have a big personal impact, has he said more?? He considers religious indoctrination child abuse, and he doesn't consider religion benign..

[@seanwebb605]

Your poor understanding of the topic is not the fault of Richard Dawkins.

[@atlasrex]

This host is very annoying as an interviewer. Asks stupid questions he thinks are profound and is never funny and clearly annoying to his guest. Patronizing - end of the world what do you want to be wearing? Works is ending and Eddie is so immersed in his choice of fsbric that all he cares about is what he is wearing? Eddie gave him an answer he deserves for such an insulting question “ comfortable shoes” not A sequin evening gown answer you goof. Do you not watch his act? He never mentions his clothing choice- he talks about world history and science snd human foibles we all make. But his act has nothing to do with his choice of clothes. He is a sharp dressed person but not demanding attention type of cross dresser.

[@MYB63]

Wow, God started wars... achingly shallow, the confidence of atheists, I can't have that faith...

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Eddie used to be hilarious. Now he's the most boring stuck record of a dreary full of himself bore.

[@tauresattauresa7137]

have you got any books in the top 20 best seller list? Do let me know if you do as we would all be very interested in your thoughts , ideas and inputs in life :)

[@DavidOakesMusic]

tauresa ttauresa * I don't find a comedian funny = " I've never read a book ". Ok. Good luck with that.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

For the record I'm a huge fan of Stewart Lee and have read books by Will Self and Chuck Palahniuk. But I don't like Eddie Izzard so I must be a thick as pigshit illiterate moron.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

tauresa ttauresa Sorry i don't like the same comedian as you. try not to take it personally.

[@phizap]

Now you are the most boring stuck record of a dreary full of himself bore.

[@ormsk954]

Boring, boring, bore!

[@trollop_7]

Sooooooooooooooo boring.

[@sandrakreisman9955]

Boredom is a sign of an idle mind. Maybe he is just too quick for you.