Billy Connolly answers famous comedians’ questions.

[@booleneghan]

Terrifically humble for arguably the very best comedian of all time

[@aprisonerscinemastephenmur6932]

it's no argument bud

[@TheRichnj1979]

Thank God he's doing well. I love to listen to him tell stories about the old days. Such a great comedian

[@4ctmam]

Well, it does look like parkinon's made him really frail, actually. But yeah, he's doing relatively well, considering his age and condition. Also, IMO we should be thanking doctors and all the people responsible for advances in medical science over the years rather than some mythical beings.

[@janedace8]

"I feel duty bound to be dead" pure Billy. Classic.

[@Seanadun]

Billy i've seen you twice and both times I was left crying with laughter. Ever since I heard that park my bike joke you have had me under your spell. Thank you for just being you.

[@j0hnn13K]

He's such a treasure, truly one of the finest comedians of all time, no, not a comedian, a story teller of exceptional talent. I've been a fan of him ever since i saw a special with Billy, on TV in the late 70's or early 80's . Billy is a special man, one i love dearly and i hope, regardless of his age and condition, that he's going to be around for many more years to come.

[@irbennett]

Not a comedian!! It's what Billy calls himself. I've heard some idiotic statements before, but is a stupid thing to say.

[@j0hnn13K]

@@irbennett i also mentioned he's a storyteller, the use of the word comedian only refers to him being very funny. But thank you for taking offense on a word that is meant to be inclusive, good job being "that guy".

[@Rombizio]

He never wrote anything and improvised every time. What a freaking genius.

[@Mozart1220]

So does Ricky Gervaise

[@TranceHeed]

Mozart1220 Ricky writes everything 😂

[@grandadneal8114]

He has the ability to take the absurd from his life and turn it into something funny

[@colinremmer2417]

@@Mozart1220 Billy & Ricky Gervaise are TOTALLY different ends of the talent spectrum. He wishes that he had a fraction of the talent Billy has

[@Mozart1220]

@@colinremmer2417 Ricky has plenty of talent. Just different styles

[@AndersLH]

I owe so much of who I am and have become to this man. He filled my depressed teenage years with laughter and an almost uncanny and lovely perspective of life. I dread to think about who I'd be without his fantastic way of being. Lots of love from Norway. :)

[@Harrier_DuBois]

He did a gig in Stirling last year and my friends got a photo with him, should have seen the smiles on their faces, ear to ear.

[@salimosman8188]

🎶If it weren't fer your wellies where wod you be🎶 i remember singing this walking to school...one of the greatest 🙌

[@consciousbeing1188]

I first saw Billy on stage when I was a wee lad and I have never laughed so hard ever since... He is the gift that just keeps on giving. For me it is a dead heat between yourself and George Carlin for the crown of GOAT comedian... I doubt I'll ever choose one of you over the other. Bless you, Sir Billy!.. Thanks for so many laughter-filled memories

[@gfozi5581]

Genius nothing less. His comedy at his peak is above and beyond anything I've ever seen, since. I wasn't around before.

[@twkillcross1289]

Possibly the greatest comedy story tellers of our time!

[@jimmythx1]

I love love love him,i am so grateful to have seen him live, we're very privileged in our lifetime to have him make us laugh so much!!

[@reenierossi3724]

I totally agree with Eddie. Always thought you should have been nominated, along with Dame Dench!👍

[@sazfretz1945]

I first saw Sir Billy Connolly on tv here in the 80s in "Head of the Class". I agree 100% with Eddie Izzard--he should have been at least nominated for an Oscar. "Mrs Brown" is one of my favorite movies.

[@Soundtrack-Audio]

I saw Billy live in the early/mid 80s ... he was so quick fire and so funny and I was laughing so hard I had to cover my ears in order to catch a breath to stop from passing out from lack of oxygen ... I've seen a lot of comedians over the years, but none have tried to kill me quite the way Billy did. A genuine comedy legend.

[@ryanfindlay599]

One of ,not only the greatest comedians to ever live but in my opinion ,one of the greatest humans to ever live 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SH-1974]

Love love LOVE the Big Yin. The best funny story-teller of them all. And a great documentarian too! It's a rare intellect that has the ability - and the genuine desire - to connect with kings, vagabonds and everyone in-between. Just a splendid human being.

[@chriscummo1976]

I could listen to Billy all day long. If anyone on here has not seen ALL of his 'World Tour Of....' series from first to last... do yourself a massive favour and buy them and watch them. You can thank me later. Good to see yer Big Yin.

[@Kazza_8240]

I'm 43 now, and I've always loved Billy. I remember when I was wee, seein him on the telly, and I didnae get all of what he was talkin about, but he still had me killin masel laughin. Never get bored of this mans patter. ❤💛💚

[@DonHalli]

What a man you are Billy! Much love!

[@SpartanMikey]

Man, it actually hurts to see Big Yin so frail now. It’s going to be a damn shame to lose him when the time comes and the world will be a darker place without his hilarious story telling.

[@malcolmcartlidge3743]

Well said that man, the world will be a darker and quieter place when he goes. There is no one with his irreverence and quick wit nowadays, everyone is scared of saying anything just in case they upset someone's fragile personality or ego.

[@capnskiddies]

I believe I will cry like a child on that horrible day

[@janicekrieger1922]

He is a legend and the world will be a sadder place without him. My hero! Him and Sean Connery, two legendary Scots it will be awful when they pass!

[@leonbrooks2107]

It will be a deeply sad day but I will take some personal solace in the idea that he will be with his good mate Robin Williams laughing it up as they used to often do apparently in their private lives.

[@tomtom21194]

Glad he is still up and around. Dereliction of that duty if fine with everyone Billy

[@karlclemmy2054]

Sir Billy is a living legend, the greatest ever stand up comedian, a Scottish, comedy icon, absolutely love him, LEGEND

[@scottgordon7754]

...alongside Dave Allen

[@irbennett]

This is the sort of nonsense Billy hates.

[@battlestarone]

Met him in the later 70s in the wheat sheef in Torrance with my dad...i was 10 yrs old...i asked "are you Billy Connelly"?. He said "no,,,i am his twin brother"...i turn to my dad and said "he looks nothing fckin like him dad"....the whole pub was in tears of laugher.. .lol

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

So swearing at 10 years old, and you are proud of that? Or is it just a made up story for some comedy?

[@orient70ify]

@@Trillock-hy1cf I don't think that you have been to Torrance mate. Otherwise, you wouldn't be asking :)

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

@@orient70ify Nope, and don't even know where it is.... But a good joke though....:)

[@battlestarone]

@@Trillock-hy1cf listen dick,,,i came from a family where i was well brought up,,,we were never allowed to swear around the house and please and thank you were drummed into us,,,,but i was off the leash from an early age often ranting in foul language,,,it was the way of the streets where i played,,maybe some kinds of defence i dont know,,,but who the fcuk are you to judge me mate....it was a real event and i remember it like yesterday,,,billy was out canvasing with local mp for labour party,,,he has talked about that pub in one of his shows.

[@lestki]

@@battlestarone Don't worry mate. Some people grow up in sanitised homes and just don't understand the streets. For a lot of us, swearing wasn't and isn't offensive. Just leave it and be proud of who you are.

[@RJR1787]

Many people get called legend very lightly these days to the point the word has become less meaningful. So I'll say this man is a multi mega monster Legend instead.

[@chopperhehehe]

I second that 👍 👍 👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄😁✌️

[@CorvusCorone68]

your version is like the SS+ combos in games like Devil May Cry, you thought A was good, just you wait and see

[@RJR1787]

@@CorvusCorone68 Erm... what on earth are you talking about? 😂

[@CorvusCorone68]

@@RJR1787 in games like Devil May Cry, the more combos you use while fighting enemies, the higher your combo counter goes up, which affects the points you get at the end of the fight; i think it starts at D, then C, then B, then A, then S, then SS; what i was saying was, you were saying legend isn't good enough, which is like, getting an A grade isn't enough, you need S and SS, sorta extra credit i guess

[@RJR1787]

@@CorvusCorone68 well now you explained that bizarrest of analogies it makes perfect sense.

[@martincaughlin584]

You have made me laugh and cry which takes some doing. Thank you.

[@wildtatz]

Billy connolly one of the most funniest people in my life. .absolute genius I love the guy !!

[@jak_the_buddha]

"You need a statue with a cone on your head". Absolutely amazing! That guy knows his shit

[@JulieLAgresta]

You are the Ultimate best Billy!

[@bremCZ]

Billy is my number 1 of all time by a country mile. It's Billy and then daylight! They say people who laugh live longer, he's probably added 10 years to my life.

[@victorkong82]

BILLY CONNOLLY IS THE GREATEST!

[@timmarks5691]

Robin Williams and George Carlin......

[@edenliam2578]

You all prolly dont care at all but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb lost the password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.

[@canaanmaison1751]

@Eden Liam Instablaster =)

[@edenliam2578]

@Canaan Maison Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@edenliam2578]

@Canaan Maison it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thanks so much, you really help me out!

[@markmcpherson7054]

Boys face when he said chic murray and he like who the hell is that 🤣🤣

[@watkinscopicat]

the secret to Billy is that he just lead a crazy interesting life and collected so many amazing stories, plus he’s naturally hilarious

[@HughRogers609]

This is what makes Billy a genius, and it's a word that's overused, but he really is. He has winged it - every gig of his life. Yes, he's got some topics and ideas, but he doesn't write jokes, he starts a story and sees where it goes, and is hysterically funny along the way. I've seen him many times and it's different every time, because he disnae have 'Material'. Robin Williams is probably in the same category, but he was more structured. He knew where he was going, but liked taking detours as they came up.

[@usuk9316]

He's so funny. I love that he adlibs coz I love it when he starts laughing at what he said. He's the best.

[@Phantom-hy2ix]

@@usuk9316 it's funny, as I was going to say the same thing, till I read your comment.

[@dalecrocker3213]

Wonderful to see. I'd heard the Big Yin was in far worse shape than this.

[@popland1977]

It can often depend on the time of day with Parkinson's. Patients have to take multiple rounds of medication daily and there will often be hours where people can appear in good shape and other moments where they may struggle to do something as simple as lift their arms up

[@lestki]

@@popland1977 Thanks for that info. I adore this man and it's good to see him able to contribute.

[@bremCZ]

He was for a bit, and it comes and goes.

[@davidfairbairn8]

It’s the weed mate, it’s working.

[@edwardtait4285]

Billy is so mellow. Thanks pal and rock on!

[@amandaferguson8538]

Love Billy Connolly - The Big Yin, all time favourite comedian. Makes me laugh like no other. Got to see him live @ the BIC in Bournemouth few years back & will never forget it. My face & cheekbones ached so much, was great & will always be a treasured memory. Thank you Billy for the laughter. XX

[@lestki]

Ditto. I've seen him live 3 times and always come away with faceache.

[@maltesephil]

I used to drive up home from London regularly and had Billy Connolly tapes on the whole way. the Man's a genius

[@skritchesdeath5752]

Probably the BEST comedian of all time.

[@trueherbsman]

he doesn't have to say anything, I just love seeing him breathe (Y)

[@drewcampbell8555]

Billy can write. He did a book, 'Gullible's Travels' and wrote a couple of plays, 'When Hair Was Long And Time Was Short' and 'Me Wi A Bad Leg Tae!'

[@peterneate607]

Absolutely love Billy. One of the greats and a lovely fella.

[@druss69harad61]

The greatest Glaswegian in my lifetime.

[@marymacza]

Absolute comedic genius. Loved him from the first time I saw him in Glasgow in the 70's

[@stevenlawson5233]

Wow He doesn't even write his stuff How naturally funny can you be That blew me away

[@nickpmusic]

Amazing natural raw comedy talent full stop.

[@jacksdjfam]

Been in awe of him since his audience with show on itv. Masterclass in humour and story telling. Quite rightly our finest and so good thats he a generally nice man

[@jimbo5_7]

Back when Glasgow had its no mean city tag and generally seen as a dark and dangerous place he was a beacon of all that is great about the place. It's found it's swagger now and it's many positives are flourishing in multitudes of ways but he was key in the renaissance. Proud of Billy and proud of Glasgow, a great man who built bridges across seas and across cultural divides. Hope you live long and strong, here's to you big yin.

[@victoriamelluish110]

... Why is the interviewer so non personal, distant and on his bloody phone! You are sitting with the best comedian of all time and you look like you are waiting for an Uber!

[@chinaman1]

Nowadays people put all their stuff on the phone, so he's just reading his script from the pHone. no biggie.

[@4ctmam]

I think he had the audio/video questions on his phone.

[@fkngeniuspappie]

He looks like Azis Anzari in Paris and Recreation

[@fkngeniuspappie]

No but on a serious note that guy be trippin

[@bigfilsing]

@@chinaman1 It is a biggie ...If he cant be arsed to memorize a few piss ant questions to one of the greats then they should find somebody who can. I love the irony that billy doesnt write shows and makes them up and this prick cant even get thru a few questions without his phone

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Theres very few people that could go on stage and just talk. For most of us a nightmare scenario, i think. But this man has a lifetime of funny stories and observations that he can draw on, adapt, add to etc. Well, he could, as hes given up performing alas. At least we still have film and records of this unique comic genius.

[@karatefella]

Billy Connolly. Legend. That is all. I bought his book today :-)

[@AUBREYTHOMAS1979]

Thanks for years of comedy Sir Connelly!

[@chopperhehehe]

I met Billy Connelly in Glasgow when I was 20 out cruzzing in my Rs2000 outside dunkin doughnuts and he asked y us fifers had come over here we liked the folk we said he stood and chatted with us for a good half hour and he realised he was sent to shop for milk for the bairns supper or I think we would all still be standing there chatting. Sorry Pamela but he is an offy nice man. A deffo Scottish Hero. Thank you Billy 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄😁✌️

[@paulcater6290]

Billy as always amazing, god bless... 😂👍

[@exsappermadman25055]

Billy didn't have to write, he was born that way. It sucks that the funniest man to stand in front of a microphone had to retire. But his legacy lives on in almost every British stand up there is, and ever will be........Spike Milligan, Monty Python and Billy Connolly, that is the life heart and soul of British comedy....

[@arteetmarteperfect4518]

Always wanted to get the bus to Drumchapel after I heard one of his comedy L.P.’s in the mid 70’s when he mentioned getting the last bus there. Strange I know but I went there with my Glaswegian wife in 2016 on the bus. Looked around and came back to Glasgow city centre.

[@scottishalwaysdixie1638]

Fvcking 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Legend

[@caxzrockz]

I love him I wish I could have seen him live

[@samblackshaw6902]

I remember a great comedian on a documentry of billy connely saying that he went to one of his shows every night that he was in town , and every night was different , because billy would have a few things that he would have in his mind , and he would start off with one of them and depending on the reaction he got while he was doing the first story , decided what direction he would launch himself , but he very rarely managed to get through any of his stories without wandering off into something that he had just thought of , and he would just let his mind branch off into different stories that struck him while he was on stage , thats a big part of why he has retired , because his mind wasnt fast enough to do the unscripted ad lib comedy that he had done for years with ease

[@bigfletch8]

Even though he's not religious, a hymn should be dedicated to him "You Lift Me Up".

[@druss69harad61]

My favourite human

[@Swaggerlot]

It was most likely RoSe Street that wee Jimoien was talking about. Used to be my favourite spot at night in Edinburgh.

[@pinkyhandle]

God love ya Sir Billy...as an Aussie I was a bit embarrassed by Jimoeon’s bit 😏

[@themaggattack]

RUC badge shoulda been chucked straight in the bin!

[@TO3CUTT3R1]

Why

[@stonedrose1]

TO3CUTT3R1 The (now disbanded) Royal Ulster Constabulary aren’t held in the highest regard in some circles. Let’s leave it at that.

[@frankiedeans7637]

Chic was one of the best...god bless you Billy...

[@seeteasea5497]

Beat comedian of all time who goes on stage with nothing prepared, wings it says “I’m insanely jealous of people who can write material” 🤣🤣🤣 holy shit mate

[@RenegadeRanga]

Would love to see Billy's thoughts on George Carlin.

[@exsappermadman25055]

Imagine having a drink with those two?!.....You wouldn't be able to fucking breathe!......

[@FordmanGTHO351]

ExSapper MadMan then throw Robin Williams and/or Richard Pryor into the mix. These 4 are probably THE most influential and funniest comedians. I’d will be a very sad day when Sir Billy joins them, but wherever they all will be, it’ll be the funniest place ever

[@exsappermadman25055]

@@FordmanGTHO351 I had those two in mind, but I was talking about British comics sir. Robin was faster than any of his audiences and Richard gave thee greatest stand up show of all time in California, but he did it only once, Billy's stand up shows are very nearly as funny and span over 40 years!....

[@FordmanGTHO351]

ExSapper MadMan I’ve had the privilege of seeing him live twice here in Australia, missed his last tour. Because the Mrs said she’d get me tickets for Christmas, but never did

[@exsappermadman25055]

@@FordmanGTHO351 I haven't seen him live on stage myself but I did see him walking down Argyle street in Glasgow once!.....It was ages ago, before camera's in phones or else he wouldn't have got very far without constantly getting stopped for pics.....No need to worry about him not performing anymore, he leaves behind a body of work that would make even the hardest comic blush......

[@sahalanimation]

I'm convinced he's some kind of magical wise wizard from wherever Yoda is from

[@fillphat]

One if my top favorite people.

[@GallowglassVT]

Poor guy looks so worn out. Honestly, he's one of my favourite comedians and actors so it's really hard to watch.

[@danielmoksmann5654]

Very interesting comment about Max Wall.

[@liisavarhalla6348]

No you don't have to be dead...😊🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@douglascolman4501]

The bear looks like the one on a bottle of Bundaberg Rum. Favorite drink of Queenslanders.

[@jackgill9163]

Billy Connolly is the king of comedy!

[@usuk9316]

He's the best!

[@anirishwoodworkersdiary2137]

Billy the legend ❤️

[@Johnwillbegone]

He was in one of the best Columbos. Playing Finlay Crawford.

[@despot666]

Love this man to bits. Along with George Carlin the only famous person I will ever mourn.

[@Rangefindergeneral]

The best..

[@FunLovingCriminal_JB]

Billy I, "WE", love you brother XxxX

[@Valtrach]

Long life Billy!

[@marcusp905]

Arrr Billy ,love you dude a true life character

[@laraine121]

He is the only comedian I love.

[@MichaelSmith-vq6dp]

That “interviewer” is probably one of the worst. Aye that’s it mate, sit with Billy Connolly but stay on your phone and look like a statue when he is talking. Dear god he was terrible. Billy on the other hand - Legend

[@stuartmarshall7099]

I'm guessing it was a radio interview

[@StuartYeats]

The Interviewer didn't look interested, ask the questions, get the answers, job done. Not a care in the world as to how influential Billy Connolly is.

[@billywatson]

Watch the full interview. The interviewer was excellent.

[@davidwilkinson4102]

I hate seeing people I admire and love getting old. Stay around Billy as long as you can, once you go their is nobody to fill your shoes.

[@missmayflower]

Morey Amsterdam! Forgot about him.

[@skildude]

why are there subtitles. They all speak English quite clearly.

[@bbb462cid]

Billy Connolly, you King of Scotland

[@pamcoulter6341]

Nihal obviously has no idea who Billy is or he'd show some damn respect for the man who brought such joy to millions. Who is Nihal anyway? I've never heard of him, maybe should have gotten someone who knows how to treat people.

[@martywise]

now he is humble, bless him, he had a good life, made me laugh, taught me new swearwords, lucky sob also married Pamela Stephenson, Billy you lucky bastard.

[@hiramrichards5607]

balls as big as a house to improv throughout his career and a heart as big as texas too

[@goodweek1965]

Legend

[@fourbypete]

My favorite Joke of Billy's is he went to an apartment with this girl he had met after one of his banjo days gigs. Back at the apartment everyone was stoned so he went to a room with this girl that he later found out had epilepsy. He only found out during sex when she started having fits and vomiting all over him while they were both in a tie up swag. Even thinking about it now it puts a smile on my face and I've watched the joke over a hundred times. It was on his live in New York dvd.

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@kevinferrari1267]

He is looking good!!!!!!!!!

[@TheZackkary1]

Kevin Ferrari are you serious? He looks like a nonce. Gary Glitter mkII.

[@kevinferrari1267]

Zachary Scott 🙄

[@jamesodonnell3905]

Billy I'm seeing you getting older Billy Chic Murray ,Max Wall Billy you are light years ahead of them ,you got it from yourself or as way say in Ireland it's himself and I will always remember you as being yourself

[@jamesodonnell3905]

It's himself

[@jamesodonnell3905]

Billy you are and always will be a presence

[@jamesmichaelrodgers6461]

you have to go on Joe Rogan Billy!!!!!11

[@CraigUntlNytTym]

Are all good Scottish comedians from Glasgow?

[@motomartinski5672]

Well of course Scotland, Hugh MacDiarmid's "our multiform Scotland" and a majority of it's "indigenous" people have a common, (arguably necessarily rather hard) backbone, but in some respects is pretty diverse. Edinburgh is kindofa hybrid of East Central Scotland and middle class English + "cosmopolitan" folks these days. To a certain extent that's been true for a couple of centuries. Glasgow and the surrounding 20 miles or so was, for a long time, a trading and industrial revolution powerhouse, of Scotland, Britain, The World (especially of steel and shipping, where Billy was first employed. James Watt lived on the Clyde estuary) And part of the cradle of trade-unionism and _democratic_ socialism. Glasgow and it's surrounds and West Central Scotland always had a hard edged, sometimes dark, but often warm humour, (an essential aid to morale and survival) influenced in various respects by the peoples of Ulster and the West Highlands, many of whom moved toward Glasgow from the outset of the industrial revolution or as a result of famine and hardship in Ireland. If your comment was not simply a rhetorical remark... I would recommend The Scottish Nation: 1700-2000 by T.M. Devine as wonderfully laid out background. (warning: some of this and other among his historical books, e.g. "The Scottish Clearances" are heart breaking, but do give insight to Scots "hardiness" and outsized wide influence in military history, the development of Global trade, Industrial revolution, Empire, Canada...American revolution etc )

[@markschattefor6997]

Damn you Sir Connolly, the first thing I see when I checked out Chic Murray is a BEIGE chair…...

[@robertmclay1296]

WHEN IS IT GONNA B ""SIR BILLY""