You couldn’t come out as trans 40 years ago and be ... negative: Suzy Izzard
The comedian, actor, political activist, and marathon runner believes the future won’t be as bleak as it might seem now. Suzy Eddie Izzard, aged 63, doesn’t get hung up on names or pronouns.
“Prefer Suzy, don’t mind Eddie. How relaxing is that?”
Her career has mirrored her fluid onstage identity, moving seamlessly from stand-up comedy to screen drama, political activism to charity work. At 47, she took up marathon running, completing 43 races in just 51 days.
Izzard frequently tours Australia and has two very different upcoming performances. In November and December, she will bring her Remix Tour to venues across the country. In mid-2026, she returns with her acclaimed solo performance of Hamlet, in which she plays every role.
Interviewing Izzard poses a unique challenge. Her conversational style is more tangential even than her stage acts. She often digresses into topics like the questionable history of the Nobel Prize, 11th-century Viking taxes, Anglo-Saxon electoral systems, and her humorous take on why the god she doesn’t believe in should have intervened in World War II.
“Then there’s the stream-of-consciousness style Izzard’s fans will recognise well.”
Despite the complexity and breadth in her discussions, Izzard's energy and openness remain clear, highlighting her vibrant personality and boundless curiosity.
Author’s summary: Suzy Izzard embraces fluid identity and diverse talents, combining humor, activism, and resilience while offering an optimistic view on the future for transgender people.
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