I use a Bruce Lee technique: 'The way of no way.' He had the idea that he would learn everything, so that whoever he had to fight, he could improvise anything. The best way of starting a gig is just to not think of anything - to clear your mind, not in an empty Zen state, but more just to go on and see where you go.
More Quotes by Eddie Izzard
Never put a sock in a toaster.
I grew up in Europe, where the history comes from.
If there is a God, his plan is very similar to someone not having a plan.
So the American government lied to the Native Americans for many, many years, and then President Clinton lied about a relationship, and everyone was surprised! A little naive, I feel!
Cats have a scam going - you buy the food, they eat the food, they go away; that's the deal.
I like my coffee like I like my women. In a plastic cup.