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Billy Connolly

By: Pamela Stephenson
Narrated by: Pamela Stephenson
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About this listen

The inside story of the one of the most successful British stand-up comedians, as told by the person best qualified to reveal all about the man behind the comic, his wife of over 20 years – Pamela Stephenson.

Once in a lifetime, there strides upon the stage someone who can truly be called a legend. Such a person is the inimitable, timeless genius who is Billy Connolly. His effortlessly wicked whimsy has entranced, enthralled – and split the sides of – thousands upon thousands of adoring audiences.

And when he isn't doing that…he's turning in award-winning performances on film and television.

He's the man who needs no introduction, and yet he is the ultimate enigma. From a troubled and desperately poor childhood in the docklands of Glasgow he is now the intimate of household names the world over.

How did this happen, who is the real Billy Connolly? Only one person can answer that question: his wife, Pamela Stephenson. Pamela’s writing combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compelling, moving and hugely entertaining biography. This is the real Billy Connolly.

©2012 Pamela Stevenson (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Comedy Funny Feel-Good

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Critic reviews

"Billy Connolly is quite simply the most successful popular British stand-up comedian of modern times." ( The Guardian)
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An amazing story of a troubled life, and a man who shone with laughter and wisdom. I never knew how hard Billy Connolly’s upbringing was I was spellbound has someone can come through adversity with such positivity.

Extraordinary

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What made the experience of listening to Billy Connolly the most enjoyable?

It was gripping reading about his early life loved the welding tales and how he found happiness with Pamela stephenson

What other book might you compare Billy Connolly to, and why?

Ricky because Ricky Tomlinson had a very difficult time in his life and he came through it like billy

Which character – as performed by Pamela Stephenson – was your favourite?

Billy

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His very early childhood and when Pamela Stephenson was with him she helped him try to come to terms with certain events












Billy the great

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As i have Scotish geans it a pleasure to listen to l agree to Billy way of thinking.

U can not beat the Bigyan.

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Enjoyed hearing about Billy's early life and family history. Looking forward to the sequel.

Loved it

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Pamela tells the story of Billy beautiful, loving way. She sounds so sympathetic through the bad times and happy through the good time. You can tell there’s a lot of love in the way she tells the story.

Will listen over and over again.

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Seems hes been making me laugh all my life. many thanks to Pamela for looking after him and for telling his story

wonderful, brilliant, beautiful Billy

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great book brilliant wood recommend to everyone Scottish or not has sad bit and happy bits brilliantly writing by miss Stephenson

brilliant true Scotsman

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couldn't stop till the book was ,sadly, over... straight on to audible for the sequel.

bloody awesome 😊

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absolutely fantastic, had me in hysterics. Billy you are a force of nature and a truly beautiful soul ❤

outstanding

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Even the bits about Pamela Stephenson. Great insight into a unique person and personality. Recommended.

Very good listen.

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