| | | | | TimesTalks - Eddie Izzard: Up Close Author: Eddie Izzard and Jesse McKinley
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Audio Length: 1 hour and 18 min.
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Publisher's Summary: Eddie Izzard made his first stage appearance in London's West End with Live at the Ambassadors in 1993. His recent stage performances include Unrepeatable, The Cryptogram, 900 Oneonta, Edward II, Definite Article, Glorious, Lenny, Circle, The Criminal, Shadow of the Vampire, The Cat's Meow and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. His television and film work includes The Secret Agent, Velvet Goldmine and Dress to Kill.Jesse McKinley is a New York Times culture reporter and writes the weekly "On Stage and Off" column. He is the author of two plays, Quick Bright Things and The Body; a short film, Steam; and is currently at work on his first novel, Trash. After discussing the correct pronunciation of his name, Izzard describes how his comedy evolves and explains why he took on the recent challenge of doing a comedy show in Paris, in French. You'll also hear Izzard's theory about why the best comedy shows are only 90 minutes long, how growing up in Yemen influenced him, and why he uses historical references in his material. Whether you're new to Eddie Izzard or a long-time fan, this rambling and very funny interview is sure to keep you entertained. |
