Comic's run in Toon.A CROSS-DRESSING Cross-dressing Dressing in clothing that is stereotypical of the opposite sex. Mentioned in: Gender Identity Disorder comic will run through Tyneside next week as part of a charity marathon challenge. Eddie Izzard Edward John "Eddie" Izzard (born February 7, 1962) is an English[1] stand-up comedian and actor, known for his cross-dressing. His comedic style is expressed in rambling, surreal monologue and self-referential pantomime. , pictured, has launched a bid to run more than 1,000 miles in seven weeks to raise cash for Sport Relief. The 47-year-old comedian is planning to cover around 30 miles a day - longer than the length of a marathon - throughout the UK. And the latest leg of his challenge will see him hit the streets of the North East next week as he travels from Ponteland to Newcastle to Durham. Eddie said: "I had always wanted to do a big physical running challenge and this seemed a great way to do it and also raise money to help Africa and the poorest countries in the world." Last month Eddie set off from Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square, in Westminster, London, England, named for Lord Nelson's victory at the battle of Trafalgar. The statue surmounting the Nelson memorial column (185 ft/56 m high) was sculpted (1840–43) by E. H. Baily. , London. |
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