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. She is an actress, known for superman iii 1983, history of the world. In this extraordinary book, she combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compellingly moving yet hugely entertaining. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Now, in this followup to her phenomenal bestseller, pamela stephenson celebrates life with the. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Billy connolly is loud, hilarious and contradictory. She appeared in a variety of movies and television shows, including saturday night live. Pamela stephenson was born on december 4, 1949 in takapuna, auckland, new zealand as pamela helen stephenson. Jun 07, 2012 pamelas writing combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compelling, moving and hugely entertaining biography.
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 by pamela stephenson overdrive rakuten overdrive. He overcame a horrendous childhood to become famous, first in scotland as a musician and comic, then in london, and now in the us. You are left with the distinct impression that pamsy is far more starstruck than the plaintalking billy. About the author pamela stephenson was born in new zealand and, like her husband billy connolly, was originally a comedian. 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. Pamela stephenson, author, pamela stephenson, read by, read by the author. 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. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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. The star who is married to psychologist pamela stephenson, 64, and has five children from his two marriages also had prostate. But hes barely cracked the recognition barrier here in the u. His biography, written by his wife, former comedian and practising psychotherapist pamela stephenson, is pretty much the same.
The inside story of the one of the most successful british standup. 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. 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 with pamela stephenson sir william connolly, cbe is a scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor from glasgow. Ive always hated my name until i heard your husband say it, then it became music to my ears. She has been married to billy connolly since december 20, 1989. 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. Billy connolly has praised his wife pamela stephenson for her support after he was diagnosed with parkinsons disease six years ago. In his teens, billy began playing the banjo and singing and eventually left his job as a welder at the clyde shipyards. Now, in this followup to her phenomenal bestseller, pamela stephenson celebrates life with the scottish beastie as he hits the big 60. Billy, a 2002 biography of billy connolly by pamela stephenson. Billy connolly, book by pamela stephenson paperback.
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. Billy by pamela stephenson 0007110928 9780007110926 pamela. Then she remarried billy connolly on 20 december 1989. Such a one is the inimitable, timeless genius who is billy connolly. And thats a problem for billy, the biography written by his wife, pamela stephenson. Pamela stephenson was born in new zealand and, like her husband billy connolly, was originally a comedian. He is sometimes known, especially in his homeland, by the nickname the big yin. 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. Written by pamela stephenson, audiobook narrated by pamela stephenson. Oct 26, 2001 billy pamela stephenson 304pp, harpercollins. If anyone knows billy connolly better than himself, its his wife, pamela stephenson.
As stephenson notes, billys real story is an utterly triumphant one. And yet, in the end, it is possible to see past the tortured prose and the selfconscious namedropping. With his career now in full flow, billy connolly is growing apart from his first wife and developing an addiction to drink and drugs. Pamela stephenson says her sex life has never been better. Big yins tears flowed as he scattered his exwifes ashes in river don.
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. Once in a lifetime, there strides upon the stage someone who can truly be called a legend. She left them huddled together in a tenement flat in glasgow, eating sweets for. Publication date 2002 topics connolly, billy, comedians great britain biography publisher. 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. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. What other book might you compare billy connolly to, and why. 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. Iris and billys kids jamie, 42, and cara, 38, are thought to have been at the.
She has written seve ral bo oks, which include a biography of her husban d sir billy. Pamela s writing combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compelling, moving and hugely entertaining biography. This is a fun book, with a little angst thrown in for good measure. Angela mcrobbie on the biggest yin of all, billy connolly, whose difficult journey to success is recounted in a spirit of healing by pamela. She has appeared on everything from saturday night live to. Nov 16, 2016 stephenson campaigned to raise awareness of food additives and colors, particularly in childrens confectionery. Billy by pamela stephenson audiobook highbridge audio. 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. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson billy connolly is loud, hilarious and contradictory. Signed hardback first edition, second impression 2001. This genredefining book is now rereleased for a new generation of comedy fans, with a stunning package and a new foreword from the author. Pamela stephenson married nicholas ball in 1974 but the couple did not continue their marriage relationship and they separated in 1981. Billys 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.
Pamelas writing combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compelling, moving and hugely entertaining biography. Jun 29, 2002 billy pamela stephenson harpercollins. 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. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson overdrive rakuten. She left them huddled together in a tenement flat in glasgow, eating. Billy was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you. Along with his sister, billy connolly was abandoned by his mother. 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. Reading this book gave me so many more insights into his life and work and made me respect him all the more.
Hes gone through a lot of hardship and came out on top. At fristo we aim to bring you the highest calibre of signed, rare and limited edition books. Sir billy connolly needs wife pamela stephenson to help. 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. 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. Billy by pamela stephenson, 9781590208496, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. She is best known for her work as an actress and comedian during the 1980s, particularly in not the nine oclock news. Billy, a 1969 broadway musical with music and lyrics by gene allen and ron dante. She has written several books, which include a biography of her husband sir billy connolly, and presented a psychologybased. Pamela stephenson pamela stephenson is a new zealand actor and former comedienne. 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. This genredefining book is now released as an ebook for a new generation of comedy fans, with a new foreword from the author. Jun 29, 2002 discover book depositorys huge selection of pamela stephenson books online.
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. Buy a cheap copy of billy by pamela stephenson 0007110928 9780007110926 a gently used book at a great low price. Pamela stephenson on the heartache beyond the smiles with comic. How old is pamela stephenson, when did she marry billy. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson hardback, 2001 for sale. Pamela stephenson, 62, said the big yin has always been very protective of. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Billy, the revelatory, poignant, and wildly entertaining biography is written by the woman who knows him besthis wife.
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. 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 billy s comic style as most is about his life even though some of it is a little enhanced. 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.
Pamela s vision of billy is as true now as it ever was as groundbreaking, as moving and as laughoutloud funny. Billy, the revelatory, poignant, and wildly entertaining biography is written by the woman who knows him best. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Billy s life was not perfect by any means and he had a rough upbringing. Pamela stephenson couldnt have better credentials for writing the definitive life of scotlands bestknown comedian, which became one of last. 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 by by pamela stephenson this billy book is not really ordinary book, you have it then the world is in your hands. Comedy legend billy connollys wife has spoken for the first time about his anguish over their daughters disability. Pamela stephenson wiki, affair, married, lesbian with age. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson paperback harpercollins. Billy by pamela stephenson 2001, hardcover for sale online. How did this happen, who is the real billy connolly.
The stories and memories stephenson explores break your heart, make you laugh and actually dont make you close the book pitying billy at all. Pamela stephenson also known as lady connolly is a comedian and psychologist, and the wife of scottish comedian billy connolly. Buy billy connolly by pamela stephenson, in like new condition. Comedian billy connolly, 76, can no longer share a bed with. Many of us from that era have done the same and are stronger for it i love billy and his wife pamela. The early years, a 2008 biographical film about billy graham. Comedian billy connolly, 76, can no longer share a bed. Apart from an annoying tendency to namedrop american celebrities who just adore billy, stephenson admirably describes a man who manages. Billy connolly by pamela stephenson lost in a good book. 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. 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. 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.
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