“I had the luxury of knowing what I wanted to do. So I just sat on the bed and came up with a plan for myself: "I have to go to the Edinburgh Fringe. But I don't have the confidence to do a production there because I've never gone before, and I don't even know how to get there or what to do once I get there. So I will just act as if I do have the confidence to go to the Edinburgh Fringe. I'll just borrow confidence from a future version of myself. Once I've been to the Edinburgh Fringe and performed a show there, then I will have the confidence to go to the Edinburgh Fringe. I will go to the bank manager of confidence (in some part of my brain) and I will borrow that confidence from the future, and then I can wear it like a cloak, and I will talk to everyone with this confidence." It was out there as a concept, but it worked.”
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Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens
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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
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