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"Dress To Kill" different show from video, but still great

Robert English | Independence, OR USA | 04/20/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"For those who may be curious about Eddie Izzard, the material on these two CDs will give you an idea of what the fuss is about - though not quite as good as the video presentation.Eddie is one of those rare comedians who do more than merely entertain - they give you a glimpse into an entirely different world. Legendary comics such as Jonathan Winters or Lenny Bruce could do that. For those who haven't experienced this yet, maybe (just maybe) Eddie Izzard will do it for you.Eddie Izzard did that for me with his HBO presentation of "Dress To Kill", and I had to get the audio CD (one-half of this double-pack CD set from the UK). What I heard on the CD was a different version of the show - one just as funny in its own way, but one which clearly avoided the "sight gags" that made the video presentation so brilliant. For those who have never seen the video version, by all means do - then you can compare it with this audio-only version and hear all the subtle differences. It's revealing, actually, to hear how free-form his show actually is and how different it can be from night to night.The "Glorious" show, which could be considered a "pre-qual" to "Dress To Kill", is just as good - it's a hidden gem, waiting for newly-emerging Izzard fans to discover. I've never seen the video presentation of this one, though it probably won't be long before I get myself a copy.In a nutshell, this two-CD set is a nice starting place for those emassing an Izzard audio library. But, for your first exposure, I would recommend seeing the video of "Dress To Kill" before you buy anything. That will settle the question of whether you'll enjoy his other material."

Brilliant Comedy!

Mr. Beeblebrox | Los Angeles, CA | 04/05/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am an Izzard-addict. He is by far one of the funniest comedians on Earth! Most of the other reviews can tell you how funny he is and I agree. However, I am writing this to point out that the audio recordings are of different shows than those videotaped. Since Eddie tends to improvise his way through his material the shows are very similar but not word for word. So if you are a fellow Izzard-ite, I would recommend both as there are enough differences to usually make it worthwhile. I also recommend seeing him live as the shows are amazingly funny. At one of the LA shows of Circle he ended up riffing on the word "insidious" throughout the show that was hilarious. That, and, of course, what would a monkey say as soon as you taught it sign language?
"Can I have a banana?"
Only Eddie."

Eddie Izzard Makes My Day!

Virginia Qarib | Louisiana, USA | 02/06/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I play my Eddie Izzard tapes to and from school. I am a teacher and need that daily shot in the arm. Soon I imagine myself talking to the children just like Eddie does... Seriously - in a place where everyone takes themselves FAR too seriously, I need to remember some of Eddie's lines to get me through the day."