Eddie Izzard
British comedian and actress
The double marathon on the last day of my 27 marathons in 27 days.
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Being able to communicate with people all over the world through my music.
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That people listen to my voice when I speak.
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Come back to me the night before I pop my clogs.
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Art. We have some Picassos and Diego Riveras.
Comforting, solid, unconditional, a drug.
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