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Eddie Izzard's Marathon Missteps and Memorable Performances

1/11/2026

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Eddie Izzard reflects on her toughest marathons, including a miscalculated distance in Northern Ireland.
She notes memorable fashion moments, including a button mishap during a show.
She recounts a theater flood that forced ghost-story improvisation, and in a one-woman Hamlet she felt at ease delivering iconic lines.
She praises George Lazenby's James Bond portrayal for depth and the Death Star Canteen remix.

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Story summary

Eddie Izzard reflects on her toughest marathons, including a miscalculated distance in Northern Ireland.
She notes memorable fashion moments, including a button mishap during a show.
She recounts a theater flood that forced ghost-story improvisation, and in a one-woman Hamlet she felt at ease delivering iconic lines.
She praises George Lazenby's James Bond portrayal for depth and the Death Star Canteen remix.