My holidays: Eddie Izzard

Izzard says 'always try to learn please and thank you in the native language'. Photo / Supplied

The comedian shares his most memorable holiday moments.

What was your greatest holiday?

Three months in Paris in the spring of 2011 when I was actually performing there.

And the worst?

Well, the toughest was walking along Hadrian's Wall in 1977.

If we bump into you on holiday, what are you most likely to be doing?

Riding a moped around the place.

If we could teleport you to one place in New Zealand for a week-long holiday, where would it be?

Queenstown, South Island.

How about for a dream holiday internationally?

The Alps.

What's the dumbest thing you've ever done when travelling?

Left my wallet on a train.

Complete this sentence: I can't travel without ...

... my passport.

What's the best travel tip you've ever been given?

Always try to learn please and thank you in the native language.

What was the most memorable meal you've had while travelling?

Crepes aux pommes flambee au Grand Marnier.

What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?

My life (after a holiday to an unfortunately dangerous country).

Favourite airport?

Charles de Gaulle, Paris.

What's the next trip you've got planned?

Australia and New Zealand.

Eddie Izzard tours Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Auckland from February 14.