Mother's death spurred Eddie Izzard to become top comedian

Since losing his mother at age six, Eddie Izzard desperately wanted to perform, a new ducmentary about the early life of the comedian has revealed.
Believe: The Eddie Izzard Story – a candid look at the leading comedian’s life and career directed by ex-girlfriend Sarah Townsend – has unveiled a dramatic portrayal of the comedian's young life and how he was driven to perform in front of crowds since his mother died.
The 45-minute documentary, which is largely formed through interviews with the comedian backstage at various gigs, follow's Izzard's childhood in Belfast to being thrown out of university in Sheffield because of his love affair with the Edinburgh Fringe.
Speaking to Phil Jupitus in front of fans after an exclusive screening of the documentary in central London last week Izzard, who rarely speaks about his personal life, explained that even he was surprised he shared his feelings about his mother on camera.
“I always thought that if I did enough things maybe she would come back,” he said.
“I have this firewall of compressed emotion. I won’t go anywhere that really digs deep. That line sort of came out and I don’t know where it came from but it’s true. I do seem to try to get mum back.’