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Rambling Man

My Life on the Road

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Rambling Man

By: Billy Connolly
Narrated by: Billy Connolly
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The hilarious book from the nation's favourite comedian, Billy Connolly.

Being a Rambling Man was what I always wanted to be, to live the way I damn well pleased. I've met the weirdest and most wonderful people who walk the Earth, seen the most bizarre and the most fantastic sights - and I've rarely come across something I couldn't get a laugh at. I don't think I've ever had a bad trip. Well, apart from in the 1970s, but that's a whole other story...

When Billy set out from Glasgow as a young man he never looked back. He played his banjo on boats and trains, under trees, and on top of famous monuments. He danced naked in snow, wind and fire. He slept in bus stations, under bridges and on strangers' floors. He travelled by foot, bike, ship, plane, sleigh - even piggy-backed - to get to his next destination.

Billy has wandered to every corner of the earth and believes that being a Rambling Man is about more than just travelling - it's a state of mind. Rambling Men and Women are free spirits who live on their wits, are interested in people and endlessly curious about the world. They love to play music, make art or tell stories along the way but, above all, they have a longing in their heart for the open road.

In his joyful book, Billy explores this philosophy and how it has shaped him, and he shares hilarious new stories from his lifetime on the road. From riding his trike down America's famous Route 66, building an igloo on an iceberg in the Arctic, playing elephant polo (badly) in Nepal and crashing his motorbike (more than once), to eating witchetty grubs in Australia, being serenaded by a penguin in New Zealand, and swapping secrets in a traditional Sweat Lodge ritual in Canada, Rambling Man is a truly global adventure with the greatest possible travel companion.

©2023 Billy Connolly (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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I love Billy. This is an absolute joy to listen to from start to finish. Very few people have made me laugh as much as this rambling man has done over the years. I love his outlook on life and death. Tickety-boo.

Brilliant

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I love listening to Billy he is genius, His timing and style are completely unique. He doesn’t tell jokes just reminiscences about his life and adventures in a way that will have you laughing all the way through. I’ve been a fan of his since I first discovered him on Raw meat from the balcony in 1981 on cassette ( I was 14 and he didn’t swear on his shows back then) I listened to it endlessly in my bedroom and I’ve been laughing with him ever since I just wish he’d narrated all of his books that are available on audible.

Raw meat from the balcony

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Utter comedy genius. Makes me cry with laughter and listening to him whilst on the train had me laughing like a mad woman… handy for getting a seat to yourself. Love the bones of the man.

Superb. As always.

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You can tell that Billy‘s health is suffering a little his voice is perhaps not as strong as it once used to be not as fast maybe. But this is still the Billy, we know and love his passion for travel Is infectious. I sincerely hope this is not the last book Billy produces and I am going to go back and have a look for some of his other titles as I thoroughly enjoyed it.

What’s not to like about Billy?

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Billy is one hell of a Rambling Man. His Witt and humour overflow his tales of early beginnings to now. If you are a Fan this is a must listen too. You won’t be disappointed!

A fantastic ride

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