Billy Connolly: The bestselling biography of stand-up comedy legend Billy Connolly, by his wife Pamela Stephenson

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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 2 0 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.This autobiography is not just a simple recounting of events, but a top-tier exploration into the world of performing arts. It paints a vivid picture of the entertainment industry, seen through the eyes of a man who has lived it.For fans of Billy Connolly (Rambling Man), Miriam Margolyes (Oh Miriam!), Caitlin Moran (More Than a Woman), Wendy Holden (Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day), and Sandi Toksvig (Between the Stops). Show more