Eddie Izzard

[andy-hughes]

I am the first to understand that comedy is subjective - I have a member of my family whom I love dearly, notwithstanding that she thinks Michael McIntyre is funny ...

But I watched about twenty minutes of Eddie izzard on tv tonight, and I simply don't get it

I couldn't raise a smile if my life depended on it, so what am I missing?

[sherrardk]

Saw him live once (absolutely years ago) and he was fantastic - very funny and charismatic.

[Mamyalynne]

You aren't necessarily missing anything, you just aren't on his wavelength.

I think he's marvellous.

[Mozz71]

He's one of those stand-ups who became increasingly less funny as he grew older. Some of his early shows from the 90s were solid gold.

[Mamyalynne]

Makes a note to get Mr Stevens onto Mozz ;-)

[brainiac]

Many comedians become increasingly less funny as the years go by - Billy Connolly is a prime example

[david small]

What he used to be, he is no more. Like the rest of us really.

[Mozz71]

Mr Stevens? You've lost me there Mamya.

[royfromaus]

Mamya is your boss, Mozz

[Mamyalynne]

Take a tray and I'll get back to you Mozz.

[royfromaus]

Careful, most of them are wet.

[Mamyalynne]

Can't get the staff Roy.

[Mozz71]

Jesus, I'm slow on the uptake tonight.

*Kills Roy with a tray*

[jim360]

Do you have a flag?

[fender62]

what did you think of bernard manning...

[Mamyalynne]

I didn't care much for Bernard's comedy, it's a personal thing isn't it?

[emmie]

morecombe and wise managed to sustain their comedy later in life. i still laugh at their stuff.

as to Eddie Izzard - have to be open minded when he is in full flow
i have found him amazing in the past.

[Sunk]

He’s funnier in the original French.

[Hopkirk]

Apparently she prefers to be referred to in the feminine now.

[ToraToraTora]

Andy, it might help if you told us who you do find funny.