Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (595 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00SI0B9NG |
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| Number of Pages | : | 242 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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His stage appearances include David Mamet’s Race and The Cryptogram; the title role in Marlowe’s Edward II; 900 Oneonta; and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg in London and on Broadway, which garnered him a Tony nomination for Best Actor. His performance in Dress to Kill earned him two Emmy Awards. Eddie Izzard is a world-renowned comedian, actor, writer, runner, and activist. He recently appear
Amber Garabrandt said I have always enjoyed his stream-of-conscious comedy and respected him for being "out". I received an Arc of this book from First to Read in exchange for an honest review. My apologies for being late. Eddie Izzard is a hilarious British stand-up comic ( "cake or death?"). I have always enjoyed his stream-of-conscious comedy and respected him for being "out" as a transvestite at a t. "So raw and real" according to Brittany. Such a great raw and insightful memoir of my absolute favorite comedian. Not only is he funny and real, he's also an inspirational, motivated, charitable human. I've gained even more respect for this human through reading his memoir. I highly recommend this to any Eddie fan.. FJK11Excellent chronicle of Eddie's life and career. Eddie Izzard has to be one of the smartest comedians out there. I also find his overall stage presentation to be fascinating because he is such a great speaker, especially when doing all his silly routines. It's no surprise then that when I learned he has a book coming out, I pre-ordered it right away,For those reading this book hoping for . 8 said Excellent chronicle of Eddie's life and career.. Eddie Izzard has to be one of the smartest comedians out there. I also find his overall stage presentation to be fascinating because he is such a great speaker, especially when doing all his silly routines. It's no surprise then that when I learned he has a book coming out, I pre-ordered it right away,For those reading this book hoping for
Izzard’s chronicle is reminiscent of his shows, a stream of surprising associations, full of footnotes and copious asides on subjects like NASA and Action Man.”—Nick A. It reminded me that walking through fear almost always leads to happiness.” —Chelsea Handler“I had never heard of Eddie Izzard before, but judging by this delightful memoir, he has a glittering career ahead of him. And oh yeah – it’s pretty freaking funny too.”—The Maine Edge “Laughter trumps sorrow in candid comedian Eddie Izzard’s Believe Me.”—Sloane Crosley, Vanity Fair“Beloved comedian, actor, and writer Izzard…shares intimate details about his life and is emotionally transparent throughout this splendid memoir…The book is both funny and painful, and ultimately uplifting.”&mdash
New York Times Bestseller"Izzard is one of the funniest people alive, a talented actor, a sharp cross-dresser, an experienced marathon runner, and a great writer. Writing with the same candor and insight evident in his comedy, he reflects on a childhood marked by the loss of his mother, boarding school, and alternative sexuality, as well as a life in comedy, film, politics, running and philanthropy.Honest and generous, Believe Me is an inspired account of a very singular life thus far.. You will have to read this if only to find out what a jazz chicken is."—The Philadelphia InquirerWith his brand of keenly intelligent humor that ranges from world history to historical politics, sexual politics, mad ancient kings, and chickens with guns, Eddie Izzard has built an extraordinary fan base that transcends age, gender, and race