One for each of Mandela’s years of imprisonment

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Eddie Izzard is coming to town next year – I recently posted an interview with this amazing British actor, comedian and political activist. His stage presence is enough to impress, but his passion for running for causes he supports is simply remarkable. Here’s what he wrote last week, as he headed out the door on a marathon of marathons. ”

“Starting on Tuesday 15 May 2012, I will attempt to run 27 marathons in 27 days, as a small tribute to Nelson Mandela and 27 years he spent in prison. The marathons will be run all over South Africa in areas that resonate with his life including: Mvezo, Qunu, Fort Hare, Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria, Rivonia, Cape Town and Robben Island where he was imprisoned for 18 of the 27 years.”

Hats off to Eddie Izzard! Follow his news here and on Facebook (nice South Africa photos right now).

Tickets for the 2013 Eddie Izzard shows in Geneva and Zurich: International Comedy Club web site