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Comic Eddie's a running joke.


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.  yesterday revealed the secret behind his preparations for a big gig - he runs 15 miles to the show.

The comedian pounded the Aberdeen streets after running all the way from Stonehaven.

The cross-dressing comic was spotted heading toward the Granite City Granite City, city (1990 pop. 32,862), Madison co., SW Ill., an industrial suburb of East St. Louis, on the Mississippi; inc. 1896. It has port and rail connections.  on the A90.

A few hours later, Eddie EDDIE Environmental Data Dynamic Information Exchange (Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site, Colorado)  strolled out on stage to a packed house at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre is a large exhibition and conference complex in Aberdeen, Scotland. The complex is home to a Holiday Inn hotel, conference facilities and the 4,700-seat multi-purpose Press & Journal Arena. .

The two-time Grammy winner recently completed 43 marathons in 51 days for Sports Relief, raising pounds 250,000.

During his Aberdeen run, he said: "It's very atmospheric here, especially with the mist creeping in.

"I chose to run because it's primal - it's something you can't fake so it's worth sponsoring."

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Date:Nov 6, 2009
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