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I'm a dyslexic person, so I avoid books.

Eddie Izzard

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Eddie Izzard
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: February 7
Actor
Comedian
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Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
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I just believe in the goodwill of people, the power of people to do something positive.
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