Eddie Izzard shares stories from her performances in ‘Great Expectations’, ‘The Riches’ and ‘Ocean's Twelve’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Richard Ridge, Broadway World. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting. The views expressed in the presentation materials and films, and by the guests and moderators are solely those of the organization and/or individual providing them and do not reflect the opinions of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, its staff or Board of Directors. Watch Past Q&A's: https://www.youtube.com/c/SAGAFTRAFoundation/videos Follow the SAG-AFTRA Foundation on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagaftraFOUND/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagaftraFOUNDATION Twitter: https://twitter.com/sagaftraFOUND The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, educational and state-of-the-art resources to SAG-AFTRA members. The Foundation believes that the contributions made to our culture by performing artists are not only valuable, but essential. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies entirely on donations to provide emergency assistance and free educational programs to SAG-AFTRA artists. This conversation is made possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. During the pandemic, the Foundation has given over $7 million in disaster relief to more than 7,500 performers. If you are a SAG-AFTRA artist and need help, please ask. And, if you can help, please give at: https://sagaftra.foundation/donate. All donations are tax-deductible. 0:00 Fear Management 1:00 Performing in New York 2:25 Great Expectations 18:35 Being onstage by yourself  23:10 Robin Williams 28:10 Early love of performing 37:59 A Day in the Death of Joe Egg 39:11 Alan Rickman / The Cryptogram 42:40 David Mamet / Race 43:45 Dressed To Kill 44:58 Debuting in the US 49:00 Performing in French 51:55 Dame Judi Dench 56:00 Oceans 12 and 13 59:58 Political Activism and Charity Work 1:02:35 Velvet Goldmine 1:04:19 Shadow of the Vampire 1:08:02 Hannibal 1:09:58 The Riches 1:11:17 Voice Acting 1:12:30 Autobiography: Believe Me 1:13:57 Advice for Young Trans People 1:16:40 Advice for Dyslexic Performers 1:19:10 Stand-up 1:19:55 Dramatic Acting