Friday 31 December 2010

Eddie Izzard's Al Franken donation isn't funny to Jeff Larson


It looks like Jeff Larson just can't let go the lost of Senate seat of ​Norm Coleman to Al Franken.

Coleman's D.C. landlord and Sarah Palin's personal shopper is head of an outfit called Senate Accountability Watch. And he's filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing Franken's Midwest Values PAC of illegally taking money from a foreign national.

The evil overseas influencer in question is comedian Eddie Izzard.Izzard, it's true, has been fairly generous, donating tens of thousands of dollars to various Democrats and liberal organizations in recent years. He was also very open about it. Which makes sense. He had nothing to hide:

Yes, Izzard has a "green card," a United States Permanent Resident Card. And here's the relevant clause from the Federal Election Commission website:

An immigrant may make a contribution if he or she has a "green card" indicating his or her lawful admittance for permanent residence in the United States.

Friday 24 December 2010

Eddie Izzard: Return to the comedy stage on EPIX channel

Eddie Izzard return to the comedy stage to perform the brodcast premiere of his latest one man concert, EPIX the premium entertainment channel on video demand and online service, he has brings will live concert in EPIX at Madison Square Garden premiers on 15 January 2011.

Eddie's directed by Sarah Townsend, his Story, written, produced and directed by Sarah Townsend, on EPIX in 2010.

Eddie's Characteristic the really welcome comedians trademark absurdist humor as he takes on the histore of the World. Eddie said, "It's about everything that has ever happened ... with a few gaps".

President of EPIX and CEO Mark Greenberg said, "We are proud that Eddie Izzard is returning to EPIX. Eddie's unique take on the world demonstrates why he is such an outstanding voice in comedy today and so popular with our television and online audiences."

Izzard was among first comedians to commit to EPIX upon its launch in 2009 when Eddie live performed in from Wembley and BELIEVE, in the first Emmy nomination his legend currently launched service.

Friday 10 December 2010

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.’