Billy

by Pamela Stephenson

Book Overview

Billy, the revelatory, poignant, and wildly entertaining biography is written by the woman who knows him best--his wife. With insight and objectivity, Pamela Stephenson, a clinical psychologist, takes... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007110928
• ISBN13: 9780007110926
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent from cover to cover.

I have just finished reading this book after picking it up little more than a day ago. From cover to cover I laughing out loud and thouroughly enjoyed the read.It is well known that Billy Connoly is a keen observer of the human condition and society, but in this book his wife reveals her ability as well. Ms. Stephenson cleverly weaves present day Billy with his past, revealing her true psychological training.The book is extremely funny in many places, but does not shy away from posting Billy's darker moments, both those inflicted upon him by others and those self-inflicted. As a result the book is all the better for it.My only critisism is that it was too good a read, like any good book when you put it down, you wish it kept on going........

Billy

This is an awesome book! I first got to fully appreciate Billy Connolly when I was booked as a Stand Up Comic to perform in Scotland. I was very nervous and found that watching video of Connolly gave me a great feel for what I needed to do in order to make the UK audience laugh. I got a friend of mine in London to send me this book before it was available in the US. I devoured it. Connolly has taught me so much about Stand UP. It truely is a must read for Stand Up Comics. I can not reccomend this book enough!

Spectacular Insight

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.