Billy Connolly
- 82 years old
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
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Billy Connolly to judge Glasgow funny story competition
Glasgow Libraries have teamed up with the Big Yin's publisher, Two Roads, to celebrate the release of Billy's hilarious new book, Tall Tales and Wee Stories, and are giving fans the chance to win a signed copy of his new release.
Gregor Young, The National (Scotland), 12th December 2019Billy Connolly - Tall Tales and Wee Stories review
Although the collection is structured roughly by theme (Childhood & Family, Scotland & Beyond, Accidents & Adventures for three), it's sometimes slightly discombobulating to read one tale that seems to originate in the 70s or 80s straight to another that's from a more modernised world.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 30th October 2019Review: Tall Tales and Wee Stories, by Billy Connolly
Review of The Big Yin's autobiography.
David Robinson, The Scotsman, 30th October 2019Billy Connolly: I feel 'duty bound to be dead'
Billy Connolly has admitted he feels "duty bound to be dead" after being overwhelmed with plaudits and tributes.
The Scotsman, 24th October 2019Sir Billy Connolly on Parkinson's disease & forgiveness
"I've got Parkinson's disease," Sir Billy Connolly writes in his new book, Tall Tales And Wee Stories, "and I wish he'd f***ing kept it to himself!"
Luke Rix-Standing, The Herald, 23rd October 2019Sir Billy Connolly answers questions from fellow comics
When BBC Radio 5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake had the opportunity to interview Sir Billy Connolly, he invited five famous comedians, including Eddie Izzard and Romesh Ranganathan to pose their own question...
Nihal Arthanayake, BBC, 21st October 2019Billy Connolly interview
In his new memoir, the comedian writes about forgiving his abusive father, living with Parkinson's, and saying goodbye to performin.
Max Liu, i Newspaper, 17th October 2019Billy Connolly: 'I'm not ready to go back on stage'
Billy Connolly says he would love to perform live again but he's "not ready".
BBC, 11th October 2019Billy Connolly: a very Scottish story
Scotland's greatest comedian is taking his final bow and leaving the stage next week with the screening of his last ever stand-up show. Neil Mackay explores his life and legacy, and discovers just how closely Billy Connolly's incredible journey mirrors the journey of Scotland.
Neil Mackay, The Herald, 6th October 2019Interview: Billy Connolly
Now enjoying a 'surreal' life in Florida - the climate's good for his Parkinson's - the veteran comedian talks about fame, fishing and finally publishing his routines in book form.
Tim Adams, The Guardian, 6th October 2019