<b><i>The</i> stand-up comedian of his generation. Star of stage and screen. Tireless supporter of charity. Runner. Political campaigner. Fashionicon. Human. There is no one quite like Eddie Izzard.</b> This is the story of how a boy who wanted to become a professional footballer and win the lead in <i>Joseph and His Amazing TechnicolourDreamcoat</i> found comedy. Affecting, witty and nothing less than rousing, readers will, as Eddie himself says, 'look at my life and say, 'If that idiot transvestite can run a whole bunch of marathons, play the Hollywood Bowl, and travel across France with a French-speaking tour, then what's holding me back?''"
