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“I wear whatever I want whenever I want. I don't call it drag; I don't even call it cross-dressing. It's just wearing a dress.”

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Eddie Izzard

Eddie Izzard is a British comedian known for his unique performance style and profound social commentary. Born on February 7, 1962, he began his career in 1981 and is recognized for his humor and satire. Izzard is also notable for his public discussions on transgender issues and his identity, making him a prominent figure in contemporary comedy. more

“Drag for me is costume, and what I'm trying to do is, sometimes I'll go around and wear makeup in the streets, turn up to the gig, take the makeup off, do the show, and then put the makeup back on. It's the inverse of drag. It's not about artifice. It's about me just expressing myself. So when I'm campaigning in London for politics, I campaign with makeup on and the nails. It's just what I have on, like any woman.”

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“For me to put a look together, if it's going to be a boy look or a girl look or whatever, is quite a tricky thing to do. I'm not doing drag because drag is seen in a certain way and my comedy has got zero to do with what I'm wearing. I could wear an elephant suit and say the same thing.”

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“Everyone gets cards at the beginning of life. I am transgender, I decided to be honest and tell everyone about it, and that's it.”

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“All humans can do more than they think they can do. So I think we can all actually be more superhuman than we think we can.”

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