Eddie Izzard: Being attacked for being a transvestite has prepared me for politics
26th August 2014, 3:19 PM
Joseph Patrick McCormick
Comedian, and London mayoral hopeful Eddie Izzard has spoken about being abused and assaulted because he is a transvestite to say he thinks it has made him tougher, and therefore more prepared for politics.
In an interview with Radio Times, Izzard said he had endured verbal and physical assaults, and that he thought they had prepared him to run for Mayor of London in 2020.
"I've had people attack me on the street, I've had people shout endless abuse at me," he said.
"If you're going to be a transvestite, and you're going to be out in public, you've got to be tough enough. I'll just try and be as positive and open as I can. And try and have a bit of privacy for myself. And see how it goes."
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