Eddie Izzard on overcoming his childhood fears
The actor stars in new release, Victoria and Abdul
Ahead of the new true-story film, 'Victoria and Abdul', we speak to starring actor, Eddie Izzard.
Based on the unlikely true story of the friendship between Queen Victoria and a young Indian clerk, the film marks Izzard's first period role.
But as we found out; the actor, writer and comedian isn't one to shy away from a challenge.
An advocate of the mantra that we've "one life; live it to the full", for Izzard this has meant overcoming his childhood fears head on. (Afraid of flying, the actor took to the skies to learn how to pilot a plane!)
Watch the interview in full to discover what he believes is the key to his confidence…