Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard has been shocked to discover his penchant for cross-dressing actually turns women on.

The VELVET GOLDMINE star admits to being surprised by the female attention - as he had assumed his wardrobe would put off prospective partners.

Eddie, 41, says, "A lot of women find it sexy, which I didn't expect. I thought, I'm never going to get any relationships going.

"But there are some who go, 'Get it on, why aren't you wearing a dress, put your make-up back on.' Which is great."

03/07/2003 17:31