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William Connolly CBE was born in a Glasgow tenement on 24 November 1942. At 16, he became a welder in the shipyards, although his love of folk music led him to master the banjo and in1965 he embarked on a musical career. However, he realised his banter between the songs was increasingly taking over his set so he focused on comedy. His big break came in 1975 on Parkinson. He went on to appear some 15 times on the chat show - more than any other guest. Now also an acclaimed actor, he continues to sell out... moreWilliam Connolly CBE was born in a Glasgow tenement on 24 November 1942. At 16, he became a welder in the shipyards, although his love of folk music led him to master the banjo and in1965 he embarked on a musical career. However, he realised his banter between the songs was increasingly taking over his set so he focused on comedy. His big break came in 1975 on Parkinson. He went on to appear some 15 times on the chat show - more than any other guest. Now also an acclaimed actor, he continues to sell out stand up tours worldwide. The Big Yin (The Big One) is known for his liberal use of bad language and no holds barred subject matter as well as his shaggy mane of hair.
Billy Connolly Quotes
Billy Connolly on Womens Demands
It's the woman's movement. Woman are demanding things. "Give me things! Do things to me! Do exotic things and plenty of them. Tonight, I think I'll have multiple orgasms". And I go f***ing hell, what? What's that? "Go for it my boy!... more
Billy Connolly discusses Algebra
I was always s*** at mathematics, I was never ever good. And I don't care. I don't give a s***. Algebra was a mystery to me. "Connolly 1A plus 1B?" He he. You're taking the p*** right sir? You can't count letters you can only count numbers... more
Billy Connolly on Limited Vocabulary
I've sworn all my life. I'd swear all the time and I think it's rather good language. People say it's limited vocabulary that makes you swear well I don't think so. Cause my vocabulary I know at least ohh one hundred and twenty seven... more
Billy Connolly - Suicide Bombers
Suicide Bombing there's a bright idea. Every time there's a bang the worlds a w***er short. f***ing idiots! I want to see the instructor. "Right lads I'm only going to show you this once". f***ing pricks! And it depends on what newspaper... more
Billy Connolly on Little Aeroplanes
I don't like those little Buddy Holly aeroplanes. I like the aeroplanes that go Bbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrr they got toilets and cups of tea... "Another biscuit Mr Connolly?" That's flying! I don't like Ahhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhh ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh... more
Billy Connolly on Scottish Bunk Beds
When I was twelve, we went to Aberdeen. We went with a school. It was called fresh air fortnight. And it was a brilliant idea. The authorities of Glasgow took Glasgow school children to the countryside ostensibly into the clean air... more
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Billy Connolly DVD's, Blu-Ray's and Downloads
BillyConnolly.com - Official site.
Wiki - The Big One's Wikipedia page.
FaceBook - Billy Connolly's fan page on the book of faces.
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