For those of you who do not know Eddie Izzard, shame on you! Eddie, the "Executive" transvestite, is an enormously popular British comedian who is known for his brilliant social observations. He is unpredictable, chalking up many of his comedic genius to his early days of Monty Python, Richard Pryor, and Benny Hill. He began doing stand-up at college and, after being ingloriously kicked out of school, he took his act to the streets. Izzard refined his material -- which largely revolved around personal experiences, politics, and social issues -- over the next decade, and in the early '90s, he finally began earning some measure of recognition. His stand-up work brought him British Comedy Awards in 1993 and 1996. His most recent work included the unique television series "The Riches" where he was teamed up with another one of my favorites, Minnie Driver. The pair played a grifter couple that weasels its way into high society with their family by assuming the identity of a wealthy couple. The show was cancelled after two seasons, but don't let that stop you from picking it up on iTunes or Amazon. Please enjoy the video below. It is Eddie's commentary on Easter and Christmas.
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