Eddie Izzard Entering Politics?

The UK has given America The Beatles, The Office and white people, but now we yanks are giving something back: Comedians in politics. Taking a cue from Al Franken, Eddie Izzard tells Newsweek that he's thinking about a political career:

Do you want to run for office?
Yeah. Don't you think I should?

Sure. Why not?
            
If
you think I should and I think I should, then I should. I do like
people and trying to make things work. We've got to make it work in
Europe. People are very worried about sovereignty and the loss of
sovereignty. I think the stakes are if we don't make the European Union
work, then the world is screwed. End of story.

Do you have any big ideas for Europe?
            
Logical
governance is the thing. It already exists. It's called subsidiarity,
which is based on Catholic theology and is basically the idea that
governance happens at its logical level.

Hey, why not? If John McCain can make it in politics, I think all cross-dressers should have a shot.

Along with his political aspirations, the full Newsweek interview covers Izzard's new stand-up tour, Wikipedia and Tom Cruise. Definitely a recommended read.

After the jump, check out Eddie Izzard's most recent appearance on The Daily Show.