Billy [Paperback]

Pamela Stephenson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 29, 2002

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 10 years -- Pamela Stephenson. Once in a lifetime, there strides upon the stage someone who can truly be called a legend. Such a one 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 genre-defining book is now re-released for a new generation of comedy fans, with a stunning package and a Foreword from the author. Pamela's vision of Billy is as true now as it ever was -- as groundbreaking, as moving and as laugh-out-loud funny -- and here she brings the book fully into its context, as one of the most influential biographies ever written.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Billy Connolly is quite simply the most successful popular British stand-up comedian of modern times" The Guardian

About the Author

An Australian born in New Zealand, Pamela Stephenson is famous for her starring role in 'Not the Nine O'Clock News' and other TV and film work. She and Billy married in 1989 and currently live and work in Los Angeles, where she now practises as a clinical psychologist.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins Pb (June 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007110928
• ISBN-13: 978-0007665457
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,585,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Insight, November 11, 2002

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Chris (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Billy (Paperback)

I purchased this book with the hope of learning more about someone that I considered a very funny man. It did that and more. I am now more impressed then ever with the man that is Billy Connolly. He started from nothing and achieved what he wanted. I think there are valuable lessons to be learned in his "take no for an answer" attitude.

The start of the story is slow and it is occasionally tough to keep track of all the family members that played a role in Billy's life. Overall, the path to success that was travelled is a marvellous adventure, which Pamela Stephenson has captured.

A spectacular read for any fan of Billy Connolly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Billy for a friend, April 17, 2010

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Andrew P. Smith "Drew" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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I already have this book and of course I love it. Bought this copy for a friend, who is loving it also.

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, February 4, 2010

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Some interesting info on entertainment field in this book. Fairly quick read. Some of the info is of a sad nature, but inspiring at the same time. Loved Billy's performance in Mrs. Brown.