Publication date 2002 topics connolly, billy, comedians great britain biography publisher. Now, in the sequel to that bestselling book, the awardwinning pamela stephenson celebrates life with the scottish beastie as he hits the big sixoh. Billy connolly with pamela stephenson sir william connolly, cbe is a scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor from glasgow. In an account by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, and evoking the poignancy of the ireland of angelas ashes in its descriptions of scottish tenement life, stephenson tells how hard luck beginnings and an idiosyncratic. While the writing is solid, even at times graceful and insightful, this is primarily a book for connolly fans hungering after a peek into the comedians psyche. She has written several books, which include a biography of her husband billy connolly, and presents a psychologybased interview show called shrink rap on british dr pamela helen stephenson connolly born 4 december 1949 is a new zealandborn australian clinical psychologist and writer now resident in the united kingdom. How much the author, pamela stephenson, loved her husband billy connolly shone through the entire book, in the more dry parts, it was the backbone that kept the pages turning. An australian born in new zealand, pamela stephenson is famous for her starring role in the british comedy not the nine oclock news and other tv and film work, including saturday night live. Written by pamela stephenson, audiobook narrated by pamela stephenson.
Billy connolly by pamela stephenson hardback, 2001 for sale. Now, in this followup to her phenomenal bestseller, pamela stephenson celebrates life with the. You are left with the distinct impression that pamsy is far more starstruck than the plaintalking billy. Pamela stephenson was born in new zealand and, like her husband billy connolly, was originally a comedian.
Billys life was not perfect by any means and he had a rough upbringing. About the author pamela stephenson was born in new zealand and, like her husband billy connolly, was originally a comedian. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. She has been married to billy connolly since december 20, 1989. With over 800,000 copies of the hardcover sold in britain alone, billy is the biography of the manic scottish comedian billy connolly, written by his wife pamela stephenson.
Sir billy connolly needs wife pamela stephenson to help. With insight and objectivity, pamela stephenson, a clinical psychologist, takes us through the heartbreaking and hilarious life of a comic legend and what made him the man he is today. Such a one is the inimitable, timeless genius who is billy connolly. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Signed hardback first edition, second impression 2001. Billy s life was not perfect by any means and he had a rough upbringing. The benefit you get by reading this book is actually information inside this reserve incredible fresh, you will get.
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In our final extract from pamela stephenson s extraordinary biography of billy connolly, we discover how he deals with the death of his abusive father, beats his addiction to drink and finally. Billy by pamela stephenson, 9781590208496, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nov 16, 2016 stephenson campaigned to raise awareness of food additives and colors, particularly in childrens confectionery. Pamela stephenson wiki, affair, married, lesbian with age. He is sometimes known, especially in his homeland, by the nickname the big yin. Pamela s vision of billy is as true now as it ever was as groundbreaking, as moving and as laughoutloud funny. Pamela stephenson, a clinical psychologist, takes us through the heartbreaking and hilarious life of this comic legend, providing an intimate window into what made him the man he is today.
She has written several books, which include a biography of her husband sir billy connolly, and presented a psychologybased interview. If anyone knows billy connolly better than himself, its his wife, pamela stephenson. Jun 07, 2011 when pamela stephenson stripped down to nothing but a skimpy leotard and a pair of tights to perform the cha cha cha on bbc1s strictly come dancing, her husband billy connolly almost keeled over. Pamela stephenson couldnt have better credentials for writing the definitive life of scotlands bestknown comedian, which became one of last. Billy, the revelatory, poignant, and wildly entertaining biography is written by the woman who knows him besthis wife.
This genredefining book is now rereleased for a new generation of comedy fans, with a new foreword from the author. Billy, a 2002 biography of billy connolly by pamela stephenson. Pamela stephenson also known as lady connolly is a comedian and psychologist, and the wife of scottish comedian billy connolly. This genredefining book is now rereleased for a new generation of comedy fans, with a stunning package and a new foreword from the author. Written by his wife pamela stephenson, the first half of the book focuses in some detail on billys early years and upbringing, and later his life in the dockyards and his. Share pamela stephenson quotations about suffering, pain and husband. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Apart from an annoying tendency to namedrop american celebrities who just adore billy, stephenson admirably describes a man who manages.
Jun 29, 2002 discover book depositorys huge selection of pamela stephenson books online. Jun 07, 2012 pamelas writing combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compelling, moving and hugely entertaining biography. How did this happen, who is the real billy connolly. Pamela stephenson, 62, said the big yin has always been very protective of.
However, pamela stevenson is not a good writer, struggles to bring the narrative alive and consequently leaves the reader working hard to finish the book. Billy was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you. Comedy legend billy connollys wife has spoken for the first time about his anguish over their daughters disability. The star who is married to psychologist pamela stephenson, 64, and has five children from his two marriages also had prostate. Buy billy connolly by pamela stephenson, in like new condition. Pamela stephenson married nicholas ball in 1974 but the couple did not continue their marriage relationship and they separated in 1981. Pamela stephenson, author, pamela stephenson, read by, read by the author. Billy by by pamela stephenson this billy book is not really ordinary book, you have it then the world is in your hands. If, like me, you are a big fan of billy connolly, and want to find out more about his background and influences, then this fits the bill. His biography, written by his wife, former comedian and practising psychotherapist pamela stephenson, is pretty much the same. She appeared in a variety of movies and television shows, including saturday night live. Many of us from that era have done the same and are stronger for it i love billy and his wife pamela for writing it. And yet, in the end, it is possible to see past the tortured prose and the selfconscious namedropping. Oct 14, 2002 with over 800,000 copies of the hardcover sold in britain alone, billy is the biography of the manic scottish comedian billy connolly, written by 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. She has written several books, which include a biography of her husband sir billy connolly, and presented a psychologybased. His effortlessly wicked whimsy has entranced, enthralled and split the sides of thousands upon thousands of adoring audiences. The early years, a 2008 biographical film about billy graham. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Comedian billy connolly, 76, can no longer share a bed with. Billy by pamela stephenson 2001, hardcover for sale online. She is best known for her work as an actress and comedian during the 1980s, particularly in not the nine oclock news. This book regarding billy connolly is a great read, i happen to love billy s comic style as most is about his life even though some of it is a little enhanced. She left them huddled together in a tenement flat in glasgow, eating. In his teens, billy began playing the banjo and singing and eventually left his job as a welder at the clyde shipyards.
After all, this is a book about billy connolly, not pamela stephenson. This book regarding billy connolly is a great read, i happen to love billys comic style as most is about his life even though some of it is a little enhanced. Billy, the revelatory, poignant, and wildly entertaining biography is written by the woman who knows him best. Pamela stephenson pamela stephenson is a new zealand actor and former comedienne. Billy by pamela stephenson 0007110928 9780007110926 pamela. Billy connolly, book by pamela stephenson paperback. Once in a lifetime, there strides upon the stage someone who can truly be called a legend.
She is an actress, known for superman iii 1983, history of the world. Comedian billy connolly, 76, can no longer share a bed. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson billy connolly is loud, hilarious and contradictory. Billy, the biography of britains favorite iconoclast, gave millions of readers a fascinating insight into the personal and professional life of the genius that is billy connolly. Pamela stephenson says her sex life has never been better. Billy was diagnosed with the degenerative brain disorder last year after an australian doctor, who was a fan, told him he was showing early signs of the illness. Many of us from that era have done the same and are stronger for it i love billy and his wife pamela. Billy by pamela stephenson audiobook highbridge audio. Reading this book gave me so many more insights into his life and work and made me respect him all the more. Billy, the groundbreaking biography of the nations favourite iconoclast, gave millions of readers a fascinating insight into the personal and professional life of the genius that is billy connolly. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. Hes gone through a lot of hardship and came out on top. Now, in this followup to her phenomenal bestseller, pamela stephenson celebrates life with the scottish beastie as he hits the big 60.
Pamela stephenson was born on december 4, 1949 in takapuna, auckland, new zealand as pamela helen stephenson. Written by his wife pamela stephenson, the first half of the book focuses in some detail on billys early years and upbringing, and later his life in the dockyards and his stepping onto the scene, so to speak, as a folk. In this extraordinary book, she combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compellingly moving yet hugely entertaining. Born on the 4 december 1949 in takapuna, auckland, she is now married to billy connolly in fiji on 20 december 1989, and has since gained a doctorate in psycholog. The stories and memories stephenson explores break your heart, make you laugh and actually dont make you close the book pitying billy at all. Comedy icon sir billy connolly has revealed he can no longer get out of bed without the help of wife pamela stephenson due to his parkinsons disease.
Pamelas writing combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compelling, moving and hugely entertaining biography. Along with his sister, billy connolly was abandoned by his mother. Iris and billys kids jamie, 42, and cara, 38, are thought to have been at the. This is a fun book, with a little angst thrown in for good measure. Oct 26, 2001 billy pamela stephenson 304pp, harpercollins. Billy connolly has praised his wife pamela stephenson for her support after he was diagnosed with parkinsons disease six years ago. Billy by pamela stephenson overdrive rakuten overdrive. What other book might you compare billy connolly to, and why. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. She has written seve ral bo oks, which include a biography of her husban d sir billy. Buy a cheap copy of billy by pamela stephenson 0007110928 9780007110926 a gently used book at a great low price. Pamela helen stephenson, lady connolly born 4 december 1949, is a new zealand born psychologist, writer, and performer who is now a resident in both the united kingdom and the united states.
How old is pamela stephenson, when did she marry billy. With his career now in full flow, billy connolly is growing apart from his first wife and developing an addiction to drink and drugs. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. She left them huddled together in a tenement flat in glasgow, eating sweets for. Pamela hele n stephens on, lady connol ly born 4 december 1949, is a new zealandborn psychologist, writer, and performer who is now a resident in both the united kingdom and the united states. The inside story of the one of the most successful british standup. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson overdrive rakuten. Ricky because ricky tomlinson had a very difficult time in his life and he came through it like billy which character as performed by pamela stephenson was your favourite. This genredefining book is now released as an ebook for a new generation of comedy fans, with a new foreword from the author. Billy connolly is loud, hilarious and contradictory. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. As stephenson notes, billys real story is an utterly triumphant one. Pamelas vision of billy is as true now as it ever was as groundbreaking, as moving and as laughoutloud funny and here she brings the book fully into its context, as one of. She has appeared on everything from saturday night live to.
But hes barely cracked the recognition barrier here in the u. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson paperback harpercollins. He overcame a horrendous childhood to become famous, first in scotland as a musician and comic, then in london, and now in the us. Then she remarried billy connolly on 20 december 1989. Pamelas vision of billy is as true now as it ever was as groundbreaking, as moving and as laughoutloud funny and here she brings the book fully into its context, as one of the most influential biographies ever written.
Ive always hated my name until i heard your husband say it, then it became music to my ears. Billy connolly, 76, reveals he can no longer share a bed with wife pamela stephenson as his parkinsons makes him sleep like a wild animal sir billy connolly, 76, can no longer sleep in the same. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson lost in a good book. At fristo we aim to bring you the highest calibre of signed, rare and limited edition books. Big yins tears flowed as he scattered his exwifes ashes in river don. Billy, a 1969 broadway musical with music and lyrics by gene allen and ron dante. Jun 29, 2002 billy pamela stephenson harpercollins.