Things I love: Eddie Izzard edition
March 31st, 2008
I’m a very slightly superstitious person. It’s not so much that I believe in the power of jinxing something as much as it is I’m afraid it’ll turn out to be real and powerful and I might have been imprudent in failing to observe said power. Thus, I don’t plan too far in advance for celebrating anniversaries or birthdays or things as I don’t want the universe to think I’m being cavalier and that they’re a given.
Yes, I’m insane.
Anyhoo, I decided to tempt fate this time around by making plans for Chris’ and my seventh wedding anniversary two months ahead of the curve. I feel fairly confident that we will make it to that milestone unless I discover that, say, instead of fighting stock fraud, he’s been committing it. On the other hand, that might just make me proud of him and a lot, lot wealthier — both worth staying in the marriage. But I digress. Focus, Julia! Focus!
I noted while on the Ticketmaster website, laughing at how much one might pay to see the double bill of The Police and Elvis Costellos*, I noticed that the singularly fabulous Eddie Izzard is doing a show in Detroit the day after our wedding anniversary. And what better way to celebrate your love than seeing live one of my idols, an acerbic, dazzlingly intelligent, mildly insane cross-dressing British comedian? Answer: none!
If you haven’t experienced Eddie Izzard’s one man show-stylings, rent the DVDs. (I think I like Dress to Kill best) His is a truly unique approach, offering up a dizzying array of historical observations and blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sly bon mots. Keeps your brain on its toes, so to speak. (You may also be enjoying Eddie’s pretty-darn-good American accent on FX’s The Riches, which I also, naturally, dig.)
In other words, I can’t wait. (Plus, the show’s at the Detroit Opera House, which is supposed to be a stunning venue. Double score!)
*Answer: $94-$229.50 for Pavilion seats at the DTE Energy Music Center! A mere $44.50 for lawn. LAWN! And that’s before the ridiculous fees they pile on.
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1. dna | April 1st, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Oh!! I knew I should have married you when I had the chance (had it not been against most state laws and that neither of us are gay-maybe it was for the best) I would could be celebrating our love with Eddie. You guys are going to have such fun!!
2. Big Al | April 8th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
My oh my… I’m so glad to be posting here today.. This site has been blocked by my current (and several previous) employers. Now, suddenly, here I am!!
I have no idea who Eddie Izzard is, and I doubt I’d be interested in any show he did. But I wanted to post and say HELLO, again! I hope everyone has been well.
3. Julia | April 8th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Al! Good to see you posting again. Maybe you can inspire some of the many lurkers around here to start posting comments!
But don’t be so narrow-minded about Eddie Izzard, my friend… I know he looks different (and you don’t like different ;-P ) but you’re a huge history buff and so is he and he’s wildly intelligent. I think you’d get a real kick out of some of his history based bits. Maybe not.
Either way, good to hear from you!
4. Big Al | April 8th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Different is fine with me. I work with teenagers in the church, STILL! I know different. I just had never heard of this person before, so I don’t know if I’d like it or not, although the picture you displayed of him (as a her) isn’t really appealing to me, not that there’s anything wrong with that.
I’ll snoop around on the internet and see what he’s into historically..
Yes, I’m very glad that I can post on here again. I hope you saw my other post from a blog entry from 2+ months ago..
I also saw that D’Na is still around. Hi D’Na!!
5. dna | April 9th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Hello Big Al-My dad took one look at Eddie and thought-no way. but I made him sit and listen to the dress to kill show-HE LOVED IT! Now he is a big fan. Give it a try-
6. Big Al | April 10th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
He appears to be very “different”. But different is probably why he is where he is. He’s on a FX show called “The Riches”. I may have to check it out..
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