A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens
by Eddie Izzard
Recommended by Bill Gates
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Izzard writes in the cadence of a stand-up set: conversational, wry, and anecdote-rich. What works best is lively backstage color — childhood scenes, early street performances, and tour stories that capture what life onstage feels like. The main limitation is uneven focus: chapters can loop on similar punchlines and lean toward anecdote over reflection, so readers seeking a disciplined chronology or probing psychological insight will feel shortchanged.
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Critically acclaimed, awardwinning British comedian and actor Eddie Izzard details his childhood, his first performances on the streets of London, his ascent to worldwide success on stage and screen, and his comedy shows which have won over audiences around the world.Over the course of a thirtyyear career, Eddie Izzard has proven himself to be a ...
Difficulty:hard
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Humor, Most Recommended Books, and Fiction.
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Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft; co-chair of the Gates Foundation
“If you have seen Eddie’s stuff and you like it I promise you’ll love this book.”
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