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January 17, 2026

My cultural awakening: an Eddie Izzard routine inspired me to learn French

Being able to understand the comedian talking in French in his Dress to Kill show led to me learning several languages and working on the continent

My cultural awakening: an Eddie Izzard routine inspired me to learn French

TL;DR

  • The author was initially uninterested in French lessons during school.
  • Watching Eddie Izzard's "Dress to Kill" stand-up special sparked an interest in French through humor.
  • This inspiration led to improved French language skills and a passion for languages.
  • The author went on to study German and Turkish at university.
  • The author lived and worked in Berlin, immersing in the German language and culture.
  • Later, the author moved to Amsterdam, adding Dutch to their linguistic repertoire.
  • Currently working for the European Commission in Brussels, the author uses languages daily.
  • The author became a Belgian citizen in 2022, completing the application in French.

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