If there was a new project to tackle with Izzard's charisma, wit, and persistence, it's writing more. Although I am glad to have learned his inspiring story, the content reads kind of sophomoric and boring because he lists a lot of information instead of diving deeper into self analysis. Also it could have used more humor.

That being said, I would love to read a book of witty essays by him in the future. ( )

I freaking loved this!!!

If you pick this up, do NOT read it without the audiobook!!! It is read by the author, and her asides and rambling footnotes are everything. ( )

Four words:

Live Impromptu Audio Footnotes ( )

I strongly recommend also listening to the audiobook of this book, as Izzard adds so many extra footnotes and explanations that there is a whole additional layer of insight provided in the audiobook that is not included in the print version. ( )

An interesting case where the author's performance of the book really adds (literally) to the book in an excellent way. Over the course of reading his autobiography, Izzard adds a remarkable number of footnotes by going on informative (and often interesting) tangents. His story is an interesting one and in his voice, with his performance, even more so. ( )