Eddie Izzard and Optimism in Stand-up Comedy

By the use of what techniques has Eddie Izzard achieved fame, and how does his choice of material differ from that of the traditional stand-up comedian?
Introduction to a comic genius
Eddie Izzard is an optemist/surrealist transvestite stand-up comedian who cracked his way into comedy in a most unconventional way. He has overturned the stereotypical view that stand-up comedy is all about cruelty and humiliation. His desire to become a comedian came from a troubled background and love of the audience but has now lead him in the direction of fame and universal admiration within his theatri…