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You're gay, you sell books... you probably shag the books.
Eddie Izzard
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Eddie Izzard
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: February 7
Actor
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Stand-Up Comedian
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Edward John Izzard
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Edward Jonathan Izzard
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