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Made In Scotland

My Grand Adventures in a Wee Country

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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Made in Scotland by Billy Connolly, read by Gordon Kennedy.

All roads lead home.

‘After my knighthood was announced,
a woman from the BBC came to
Glasgow to interview me. We sat
down in a lovely hotel in a nice part
of town, and she hit me with her first
question: “This must mean a lot to
you, with you coming from nothing?”
I looked at her, and I laughed.

“I did’nae come from nothing,”
I told her. “I come from something.”

I grew up in the tenements of
post-war Glasgow. I am very proud
to be working class, and especially
a working-class Glaswegian who
has worked in the shipyards. I come
from the working class. And, most
of all, I come from Scotland.

Scotland is a unique and wonderful
place. Its national motto says
a lot about it: Nemo me impune
lacessit. A decent translation might
be: ‘By all means punch me
in the nose but prepare yourself
for a kick in the arse.’

I did’nae come from nothing:
I come from Scotland. And this
book is about why I will always be
happy and proud that I do.’

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I thought it would have been Billy reading the book and was originally disappointed to find out he wasn't, after the 1st chapter I soon settled into Gordon Kelly's narration and enjoyed it. The book itself was a nice upbeat look back at Billy's life that made me laugh on numerous occasions.

Enjoyable book

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What can i say this man is a legend and it shows, the book flows well, and although Billy doesnt read the book, you can feel every word is his. The passion in the words and tales are there.
If you are in any way interested in this genius comedian, and unique character you won't be disappointed in this book.
I loved hearing about how Billy grow up and vecame the man he is today, his journey, his teachers, mostly harsh characters and his close friendships. i particularly enjoyed listeding about his time working at the docks, and was also interested to learn about his Parkinson's and the effects of this for him. Such a positive person, Billy i loved your book, and truly hope you please please write another.

A must Twice Listen

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A great listen and a few laughs by someone who has given so much. thanks Billy for sharing.

Grand

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Lovely honest man. I wish him all the best. God 15 words is an awful lot.

Lovely honest man. I wish him all the best.

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You smile, you'll smirk, you may even laugh out loud as I did. A beautiful snapshot of the life and times of the Big Yin.

Joy! 100% joy!

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