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Dressed to Kill [Audiobook] (Audio Cassette)

by Eddie Izzard (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio Cassette
  • Publisher: Laughing Stock Production Ltd (Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1897774990
  • ISBN-13: 978-1897774991
  • Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 10.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,121,510 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Following his success as stand-up comic and theatrical performer, Eddie Izzard has turned his attentions to the written word. His first book, Dress to Kill, is a series of conversations with writer/presenter David Quantick that claim to reach "deep inside the most original head in Britain". Presented as a mixture of opinion and autobiography, Dress to Kill is a riveting, witty read that features a number of stunning photographs by Steve Double. These capture Izzard on and off the stage in London, New York, and San Francisco, illustrating the subject's colourful persona, not to mention vast wardrobe and astonishing array of nail varnishes.

Izzard employs his unique conversational style to describe his journey from his birth in South Yemen through his itinerant childhood to coming out as a transvestite, and finally becoming a comic, media personality, and film star. Those who have seen Izzard perform will immediately recognise the digressive meandering of his stream-of-consciousness anecdotes and monologues. Using this to great effect while discussing such topics as comedy, popular culture, sexuality, and hairy mammals, he generally succeeds in firing the imagination. However, as anyone who has seen his shows and is later asked to "repeat one of his jokes" will discover, delivery of his material is of the essence. Confessing at the end of the book that he doesn't write his act down, we discover why, as occasionally it fails to transfer to the written page.

Although not as incisive as the bold claim on the inlay, Dress to Kill reveals the world of and according to Eddie Izzard, a world fascinating and humorous enough to be enjoyed by a much wider audience than his current fan base. --Robert Brookes --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The genuis that is Eddie Izzard!, 24 Feb 2001
What can I say? Eddie Izzard not only has conquered the comedy world but now has done the same with the acting world. He is one of Britains greats. His humour works world-wide, and its still hilarious if you can't see him. His surreal style comes across in his voice and storys. Yes, his actions and body language add to it but it still works without, where as for many comedians it doesn't. Dress to Kill is one of my favourite shows, and now I can experience two versions of this show. This tape was recorded on a seperate night to the video so the material is slightly different. Same plots but different ad-libs, which are what makes Eddie way of performing great. This is a must have for all true Eddie fans. It's brilliant, side splittingly funny, surreal, and just pretty damn groovy!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Eddie Izzard - A Man Of Infinite Jest, 18 May 2000
This review is from: Dress to Kill (Hardcover)
I've been a fan of Eddies since the Fortnightly Club and to finally get the full life story of the man himself was nothing short of a treat, but even if you aren't a fan of Eddie's or even (shock horror) haven't heard of him then theres still plenty there, this book is VERY readable and you can't help but admire Eddie and chuckle at his bizarre thought process .. all in all a top read ! Eddie was even kind enough to sign it for me ..
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars More Classic Live Izzard, 18 Jun 2000
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This review is from: Eddie Izzard: Dress To Kill (Audio CD)
Another great Eddie Izzard live show, this one recorded in New York during the "Dress to Kill" show. Eddie discusses the lack of make-up in the armed forces, British films (including "The Great Escape"), The origin of the Heimlich Manouvere, Church of England Fundamentalists ("You will have tea and cake with the Vicar or you die!"), Astronauts, The European Union, Welsh pagan stone circle builders, Engelbert Humperdink and much else, in his own inimitable style.

Great for listening to in the car. Some extra material over the video version of the show, too, which makes it worth having.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The magnificent Eddie Izzard at his Amazing best
I was a bit sceptical of this book, but I've been converted. Izzard is a comedy genius, and this comes through in the book. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Eddie Izzard is absolutely amazing....
I first saw Eddie Izzard on Comic Relief and have not been able to get enough...Dressed to Kill on HBO was a killer...Eddie is funny, intelligent and amazingly freeing... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars weird, wonderful and so Eddie
Expecting an autobiography of the 'I was born, I grew up, etc' school? Come on, this is Eddie. What are you thinking? Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars great bathtub read!
As a new member of the rapidly growing American Eddie Cult, i must say it was nice to finally get some background history of one of the greatest histerical-historians in the UK... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating insight into the funniest man on the planet.
If you are American and a newly-minted Izzardite searching for Izzard insight, this book is your only option (until Eddie releases his previous videos here in the States, that... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantabulous book!!!!
I just read through this whole book in one sitting and loved everything about it the pictures, the stories. Read more
Published on 23 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and interesting read. A must for eddie fans!
I was a budding Eddie Izzard fan going into the book, and a die hard izzardphile coming out. It is an amuzing read and worth the investment. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Good yarns and burning ambition -- with photographs!
As a recent Eddie Izzard fan living in the U.S., I'd been feeling as though I'd come late to the party. This book was a nice way to catch up on the chit chat. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 1998

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