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Billy Connolly

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.

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Critic reviews

‘Searingly honest, it’s an engrossing story told with all the winning warmth and insight we have come to expect from clinical psychologist and former comedian, Pamela.’ Woman’s Weekly
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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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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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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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A very different book to Billy’s normal anarchic humour and all the better for it. Pamela writes and narrates beautifully capturing the darkness of Billy’s childhood and adult world through her eyes. Of course it’s peppered with many of Billy’s classic funny quotes and comic routines but felt deeply personal and insightful as you’d expect from a phd qualified perspective. Loved it, great work Pamela showing us more of the legend of sir billy.

Great work Pam

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I’ve never been a Billy Connelly fan but after hearing other people’s memoirs where he is mentioned, I decided to listen to this.
I’d had no idea how interesting and horrific a life he has lived.
The narration by his wife is very good.

Interesting story

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