a great and interesting man, but billy im scottish and i enjoy drinking whisky, and know many scotts who enjoy it or maybe im just old school like many people say ha,wish you all the best billy hope your in good health
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Connolly was vaguely amusing in his early career but the Bigley comment (not a joke) just about did it for me. I hope the unfunny scotch cunt dies of cancer. Soon.
Daft saying that mate, It's just about freedom of speech and especially on stage as a comedian. how many jokes about tragedies are there.. it's just a natural thing - If he just said 'blah blah just get on with it' it wouldn't be funny at all I agree - just silence - it needs the full thing in context. It's comedy - art - provocative or not - without all that life would be very dull! Imagine this angry G58 guy watching Jerry Sadowitz, or even Ricky Gervais live. Interesting though. Keep thinking
like how you say 'Witnesses reported that Connolly actually said...'
that doesn't actually make sense. Make sure you find out more before ranting on! love how mentioning Harry Enfield made you mad! hahaha - you think I was actually on about Harry fucking Enfield.. maybe that's the problem we're facing here - This is one of the stupidest replies I've ever read
G58 - whooa there! Look, I was just looking for more facts about it than just the media bullshit you read. You replied to my comments rather then the ones above it!! wtf!! haha I was on about the blandness of some comedians. Sure he definitely regrets that night, but if Billy Connolly is a bad person we're all screwed!
Later, on his website, Connolly denied joking about Bigley, claiming that his "comments were restricted to pointing out the hypocrisy of some people, including sections of the media, faking concern about Mr Bigley's predicament while enjoying the drama of the tragedy and exploiting it for their own ends".
@pedroquanto Of course he denied it. That attitude was disgusting and he was rightly embarrassed. Witnesses rreported that Connolly actually said: "When you hear about Bigley in the news, don't you wish they would just get on with, it?" Connolly's routine has since been defended as an attack on the prurient media coverage of the incident, rather than a tasteless comment at the expense of the Bigleys. But his response to someone in the audience was: "It's comedy, get over it."
@pedroquanto This is one of the stupidest comments I've ever read. What the hell has Harry Enfield got to do with it? I worked with Connolly in the '80s. I was also a huge fan of his. But he abandoned his humanity when he made that comment, and then refused to apologise for the hurt and offence he caused. Forget it? Why?
This fucker stopped being funny on stage at the Carling Apollo, Hammersmith in October 2004. I worked with him once in the '80s. Now I wouldn't cross the road to piss on him if he was on fire. And no, that isn't a joke.
@G58 fuck ken bigley, did you see how young his wife was, he was no better than gary glitter. billy connolly spoke his mind and i love him for saying that cause i was thinking the exact same thing. oh and also he is still funny he is the most natural comedian there is, i pretty sure he is the only comedian to go on stage and freestyle, the joke's just roll off his tounge.
@kjah187 What the fuck are you talking about you stupid fucking cunt? Ken's wife was 35 in 2004 when Ken was murdered. Anyone that thinks there's something wrong with that is a fucking warped retard. Comparing Ken to Garry Glitter is pathetic. Apologise for those gross insults.
@G58 Apoligise. doubt it ken bigley was the kinda guy that would have went to thailand for an easy young thai bird. infact am pretty sure his wife was asian. the fact he was kidnapped i put it down to karma. if anything u should be the one apoligising for dissing billy connolly.
@kjah187 What right have you got to defame an innocent man murdered just because he was a contractor in Iraq? Your level of ignorance and bigotry is astounding. Ken Bigley's wife was indeed Asian, but she was 29 when they married. Apologise and then shut your disgusting mouth.
@G58 i have the same right as you. you think you can diss one of my hero's just cause he cracked a joke about ken bigley. A guy that has had a long enough lifespan, he could of left the danger zone too bad he never. it's the politics of war.
@Skamitis2 Yes, you are the only one but that is perfectly OK. The 6 thumbs up were from people who felt a bit sorry for you. No need for sympathy from anybody, but he's nothing like Cleese or anything related to Monty Python.
a great and interesting man, but billy im scottish and i enjoy drinking whisky, and know many scotts who enjoy it or maybe im just old school like many people say ha,wish you all the best billy hope your in good health
SuperBRONSON21 1 week ago
he said "read my cigar" at the end :)
OrielFilms 2 months ago
I thought 'scottish' had two 't's ?
SiliconBong 3 months ago
Damn! I was hoping for an intelligent non abusive interesting reply... absolutely soulless!
pedroquanto 4 months ago
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Connolly was vaguely amusing in his early career but the Bigley comment (not a joke) just about did it for me. I hope the unfunny scotch cunt dies of cancer. Soon.
TheHoodedClaw99 4 months ago
@TheHoodedClaw99 .....Scotish, my man...Scotch is a fine whiskey...
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Daft saying that mate, It's just about freedom of speech and especially on stage as a comedian. how many jokes about tragedies are there.. it's just a natural thing - If he just said 'blah blah just get on with it' it wouldn't be funny at all I agree - just silence - it needs the full thing in context. It's comedy - art - provocative or not - without all that life would be very dull! Imagine this angry G58 guy watching Jerry Sadowitz, or even Ricky Gervais live. Interesting though. Keep thinking
pedroquanto 4 months ago
oops just seen your other replies G58 - at least you didn't say to me 'What the fuck are you talking about you stupid fucking cunt?' ... bye bye
pedroquanto 4 months ago
like how you say 'Witnesses reported that Connolly actually said...'
that doesn't actually make sense. Make sure you find out more before ranting on! love how mentioning Harry Enfield made you mad! hahaha - you think I was actually on about Harry fucking Enfield.. maybe that's the problem we're facing here - This is one of the stupidest replies I've ever read
pedroquanto 4 months ago
G58 - whooa there! Look, I was just looking for more facts about it than just the media bullshit you read. You replied to my comments rather then the ones above it!! wtf!! haha I was on about the blandness of some comedians. Sure he definitely regrets that night, but if Billy Connolly is a bad person we're all screwed!
pedroquanto 4 months ago
Later, on his website, Connolly denied joking about Bigley, claiming that his "comments were restricted to pointing out the hypocrisy of some people, including sections of the media, faking concern about Mr Bigley's predicament while enjoying the drama of the tragedy and exploiting it for their own ends".
pedroquanto 5 months ago
@pedroquanto Of course he denied it. That attitude was disgusting and he was rightly embarrassed. Witnesses rreported that Connolly actually said: "When you hear about Bigley in the news, don't you wish they would just get on with, it?" Connolly's routine has since been defended as an attack on the prurient media coverage of the incident, rather than a tasteless comment at the expense of the Bigleys. But his response to someone in the audience was: "It's comedy, get over it."
G58 4 months ago
the Bigley quote was taken out of context apparently & then ridiculously blown out of proportion
His new Route 66 4 parter is fantastic
perhaps you should forget that incident from 8 years ago & get back on board with the laughter! Billy forever!!
what do you want?... the return of Harry Enfield instead
pedroquanto 5 months ago
@pedroquanto This is one of the stupidest comments I've ever read. What the hell has Harry Enfield got to do with it? I worked with Connolly in the '80s. I was also a huge fan of his. But he abandoned his humanity when he made that comment, and then refused to apologise for the hurt and offence he caused. Forget it? Why?
G58 4 months ago
Remember Ken Bigley. RIP
This fucker stopped being funny on stage at the Carling Apollo, Hammersmith in October 2004. I worked with him once in the '80s. Now I wouldn't cross the road to piss on him if he was on fire. And no, that isn't a joke.
G58 5 months ago
@G58 fuck ken bigley, did you see how young his wife was, he was no better than gary glitter. billy connolly spoke his mind and i love him for saying that cause i was thinking the exact same thing. oh and also he is still funny he is the most natural comedian there is, i pretty sure he is the only comedian to go on stage and freestyle, the joke's just roll off his tounge.
kjah187 4 months ago
@kjah187 What the fuck are you talking about you stupid fucking cunt? Ken's wife was 35 in 2004 when Ken was murdered. Anyone that thinks there's something wrong with that is a fucking warped retard. Comparing Ken to Garry Glitter is pathetic. Apologise for those gross insults.
G58 4 months ago
@G58 Apoligise. doubt it ken bigley was the kinda guy that would have went to thailand for an easy young thai bird. infact am pretty sure his wife was asian. the fact he was kidnapped i put it down to karma. if anything u should be the one apoligising for dissing billy connolly.
kjah187 4 months ago
@kjah187 What right have you got to defame an innocent man murdered just because he was a contractor in Iraq? Your level of ignorance and bigotry is astounding. Ken Bigley's wife was indeed Asian, but she was 29 when they married. Apologise and then shut your disgusting mouth.
G58 4 months ago
@G58 i have the same right as you. you think you can diss one of my hero's just cause he cracked a joke about ken bigley. A guy that has had a long enough lifespan, he could of left the danger zone too bad he never. it's the politics of war.
kjah187 4 months ago
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@kjah187 You're not very bright are you?
G58 4 months ago
GENERIC WANKER!
Neilo18 7 months ago
Im with you Billy!
Groth1175 8 months ago
Fantastic - what a great interview, and what a great interviewer!
snackleforkofemir 8 months ago
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Misteryowl 11 months ago
You shut your God damn mouth, Jian!
EuchridEucrow1 1 year ago
What a wonderful lad.
SashaRancic 1 year ago
His comments about Scottish Canadians would be true about nearly any immigrant group in North America.
Tracymmo 1 year ago
love the connolly.
fathousecat 1 year ago
lol, awesome, left me laughing. Thanks Billy. ;)
twstdelf 1 year ago
Glad you enjoyed the studio Billy. I paid for it with my sweat, blood and tears.
lesmcluffalot 1 year ago
Am I the only one that Billy Connolly reminds him John Cleese ? In a scotish version.
Skamitis2 1 year ago 12
@Skamitis2 No, I believe Billy Connolly said that in Erect for 30 years
ScarletSinn 11 months ago
@Skamitis2 Yes, you are the only one but that is perfectly OK. The 6 thumbs up were from people who felt a bit sorry for you. No need for sympathy from anybody, but he's nothing like Cleese or anything related to Monty Python.
eqsmooth 8 months ago
Excellent interview. Billy is such a gas. (more hippy talk)
nanabijou62 1 year ago
A fantastic interview.
wdm2112 1 year ago
I love this guy -- even though he appears to have confused Inuit with Nisga. ;-)
NoDeity 1 year ago
Legend.
Keshen8 1 year ago
dat accent
JacksInn 1 year ago
Half an hour with Billy Connolly is awesome.
Sorcoral 1 year ago
Billy Connolly = the GREATEST comedian of all time, period. What he said about kilts, malt whisky and highland games are soooo true.
theBlueBrick 1 year ago
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theBlueBrick 1 year ago
Love this, thanks :)
Minidrummer101 1 year ago
Billy Connolly - What a legend!! Love Big Yin
conorwtopley 1 year ago 3