Billy Connolly Reveals His Rules To Remain 'Windswept And Interesting' | The Russell Howard Hour

[@Dhark0rion]

Every year Billy Connolly is still around is a blessed year.

[@BipoIarbear]

I cried watching this , he is a hero of mine too, hard to see people get old 😔

[@danellis-jones1591]

Absolutely perfectly put

[@ZenzeroCAM]

I’ve never cried at a celebrity’s death but he’s not even dead and I feel a cry coming on thinking about it

[@lynnhamps7052]

@@BipoIarbear I'm 61, a nobody and fucking hate aging, this made me tearful too ..x

[@BipoIarbear]

@@lynnhamps7052 I'm.only 41 but I feel it mate. Good luck an just have fun matey

[@xtheamazingax]

Man, you can tell just how much this interview meant to Russell. Really lovely to listen to.

[@eileencollins2536]

I have found that Billy thoroughly enjoyed/enjoys every interview. He gives us everything he has 💖

[@anthonyjarvis9472]

Billy Connolly and David Attenborough feel like every British persons Grandads, i could sit and listen to them all day. i hope we get to enjoy their company for many more years. This incredible man is a true inspiration and funny as F!

[@BipoIarbear]

Anthony Hopkins too 😁

[@DaVinci-vj7ku]

The crazy one and the one who tells you a million stories about everything and knows everything

[@anthonyjarvis9472]

@@BipoIarbear true

[@sandersson2813]

Used to like Attenborough until he started lecturing us, despite having one of the largest carbon footprints in history.

[@janecarey6794]

I’m here Dec 2024 having been enjoying a late Sunday afternoon Billy Connolly fest. I am not usually personally affected when famous people pass away. But before watching this video and seeing this comment I had already been thinking that I definitely would be really upset for only two people: Billy and Sir David Attenborough. And at 98 I think Sir David has probably earned the right to be a little preachy but I am biased because he is one of my heroes. I like Russell Howard as a comedian but I think he is also a really good interviewer these days. But back to Billy. He’s unique, brilliant and always windswept and interesting.

[@gezzarandom]

The word legend is overused but it is appropriate to describe Billy Connolly as one of comedy.

[@joebbytakinover157]

Damn straight! There'll never be another absolute madlad like him again in comedy

[@mattkinsella9856]

Agreed. I think a legend could be determined as someone people will still talk about and admire in a hundred years and I'm certain that will be the case with Billy.

[@andreawood1923]

Legend means exactly what Billy is so don't see how one can overuse it 🤷‍♀️it is what it is 🥰

[@markdavis8430]

As a 31yo Scottish man with a Glaswegian father (Arsehole) a grew up listing Billy’s songs then as a got a little older his standup Laughs for decades Thanks guys

[@adamgill]

The whole interview was, for me, accompanied by my soppy grin. Legend.

[@jeffjohnson3781]

Made me tear up just seeing the old bastard looking and sounding so well.

[@aurevoiralex]

When Robin Williams passed, I remember how people spontaneously circulated pictures of themselves standing on their desk in his honour. Maybe when our dear Billy passes, we should all take selfies with a tea cosy on our heads. And wear them proudly, as our windswept and interesting guru would. Love you, Billy, please stay with us a bit longer! xoxo

[@gijgij4541]

And a pair of wellies

[@kiayawilliams5714]

BRB, off to knit a tea cosy

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

Or get drugged up and get lost in a big sleeping bag 😂

[@SuperMustseetv]

Billy is a legend.

[@14rs2]

The man the myth the legend. Russel Howard gets to chat with the king of comedy. Brilliant!!

[@Shebeast3]

I absolutely love Billy.he is an amazing comic and a fascinating human being love ya big yin ❤

[@JoelWende]

It’s just so wonderful seeing Billy so engaged and mentally in the conversation! The last bunch of interviews he did a year or so ago for his drawings he just seemed drained and distant. I’m assuming it was a meds issue…but it’s so nice to see Billy is so still there!

[@22Phantasm]

Great points.... also he seemed very happy and willing too. I think that Billy enjoys chatting with people who want to chat about stuff, not just his condition. And it helps that Russell is a very good listener who thinks of Billy as the best, which he is.

[@pseudonayme7717]

I think he may be getting CBD oil, since it is legit in the UK now. It is meant to be really great medication for Parkinsons - and a whole host of other conditions. Maybe he's getting the real stuff in edible form, which is even better I am assured😉

[@JoelWende]

@@pseudonayme7717 He lives in Florida these days, so it’s a matter of whether it’s legit there or not I guess!

[@scouseblarney6232]

Wow Russell what a buzz chatting with the great man and signing off with "take care my friend" that is a great honour and I suspect you feel the same way👋👋👍💥

[@wakkowarner7391]

I get the feeling that everybody would be Billy's friend.

[@crisp523]

You know the worlds a lovely place when you see how many people share the love that you have for this man, thank you Billy X

[@mrcommonsense9145]

Oh Billy, you dear, sweet man. His joyous energy and ability to appreciate beauty and kindness wherever he may find it.

[@Kungfoopoo]

Billy is a true legend 💯

[@candicemellor]

Billy is full of that nostalgic joy that you discover in childhood, adore throughout adulthood ,and then pass on your contagious laughter to your own children, and so on. He is part of the fabric of my life. An amazingly bright, curious and funny fellow! I have such love and adoration for him. Much love to you and yours, Mr Connolly xx

[@darrenmclean6829]

Thanks Russell. That was great. My Dad was born in Govan around the same time as Billy and as a proud Canadian Scot I have followed Billy since I can remember. Seen him numerous times in Toronto and knowing that I won't see him again this made me smile. Nice to see that he's doing well and continuously not giving a fu#k

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Billy Connolly is my childhood hero . The funniest man on the planet

[@druss69harad61]

My favourite human.

[@paulegerton1583]

Russell, this was a fabulous interview. Billy is not a legend of comedy he is THE legend. You got to interview not just your comedy hero, but everybody's. the reverence and respect you hold for this fantastic human is evident and I am amazed you held it together. I would have literally exploded or broken down in tears. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@SticksEasty]

The man the myth the legend, live at the albert hall still love to chill listen to that and laugh till i cry. Thanks Russell for this and Cheers Billy for all the laughs your a true legend and fantastic human being. From the land down under. 🍺

[@SticksEasty]

@mugwump i wish i could have been there to young at the time lol.

[@StuArts-Kustoms]

Great interview Russ, he's one of the good ones and I wish I had a chance to see him live.

[@andybrown4284]

Wearing a tea cosy on your head is like a rite of passage.

[@dianacasey6002]

I wish I had photo of me doing it as a child😂😂😂

[@savedandblessed79]

What a wonderful human being.

[@stechriswillgil3686]

Very touching, and respectfully edited to present Billy as the best he can be.

[@ktjamlex]

I have laughed so much over the years listening to Billy. So much sometimes that I run out of oxygen and make snorty noises. Thank you Sir Billy.

[@cyberdan42]

I managed to see his last shows in Australia, thankfully, this man is a treasure of insight, observation, humour and brilliance. One of the great people of my lifetime.

[@lizzabug87]

He is such a beautiful soul. He saved my life a couple of years ago, I owe him so much. It’s a beautiful thing when someone you have never met can pull u out of hell and make u look at the reasons u should stay, enjoy each and every moment of everyday and smile again. I am eternally grateful

[@rickycassidy]

Legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johnkochen7264]

I first heard Billy on BFBS where someone had requesting the Welly Boot Song. That was in 1981. That did it for me and I have been a fan ever since.

[@CMenzy]

I have had the pleasure of seeing this legend 4 times live he is a Scottish icon a total legend even the wee broon dug thinks that

[@richieb7692]

Russell interviewing Billy Connolly.... Life just does not get better. Thank you so much for such a lovely video.

[@MsDebSteeves]

I've only seen two comedians in person... Robin Williams, and the Great Billy Connolly. Love him like my own. #FunnyDownToTheMarrow

[@keithmcindoe]

Two of the best!

[@pseudonayme7717]

Hard to choose two better comics to see than them, you lucky lady!😊

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Wow. I'm very envious. If l could only have seen two in my life l would have chosen them.

[@janeburrows9595]

Billy is such a beautiful soul. ❤

[@jasonotoole1822]

Seriously what a legend! Billy has been such a huge part of my comedy viewing over the years and I'd forgotten how much I'd missed seeing him until this interview.

[@andycontento3563]

Fantastic!!! I've always loved our Billy. 👍👍👍👌👌👌🤣🤣🤣

[@Kungfoopoo]

💯 man 👍

[@juzzybhoy]

Two great blokes having a chat. ❤

[@Gerard-Fisher]

Thank you for treating my hero with such dignity and respect 😊👌

[@jonathancox8450]

Loved this gentleman since the 80s

[@monkmell]

Russell…Billy! You’re cut from the same cloth…LOVE you both! AND I ALSO love Pamela. One of the most important and underrated comics of all time! ALL beautiful people. THANKS GUYS! 🌞🌎🌻🤗👍❤️

[@MissSmudge78]

@Russell Howard ... thanks mate. That was the best 12 min interview I have seen from you. I couldn't stop smiling, now my cheeks hurt. Billy has that effect. And now, our generation ... I am so grateful to HAVE YOU as one of my most loved comedians. Thank you for just being you. You make me laugh my tits off every time I watch ya. Much love from Australia, Veronica xo

[@roymcinnes2470]

I remember the first time I saw him. With Gerry Rafferty in a folk club in Irvine Scotland. They were both fantastic.

[@seaj_94]

I have so much love for Billy connolly he's amazing. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@belgoraxbgood327]

Billy IS one of the best people to have ever graced this planet he has literally saved the lives of many people with his humour lifted our hearts and brought joy back to our lives. May he forever be held in memory as the legend he is. Thankfully Billy will be Immortal and live forever in the memory of millions. Thanks Russell for this interview twas great😁👍

[@anthonypressdee2427]

The big yin. The man, the myth, the legend. Saw Billy a few years ago live. Was wonderful to fulfill my dream of seeing him. Loved him since my childhood when I saw an audience with Billy. You are immortal in my eyes Billy

[@dunsmuir2112]

Superb. Billy looking good. Two great comedians.

[@davidhoward5392]

A unique and a genius of a man..

[@bushratbeachbum]

Two of the most wonderful, essential people, having a yarn. Id pay to see hours of this, gladly!!

[@dilligaf700]

Billy is brilliant a treat for the ears the heart and sole and has given me so many belly wobbles .

[@richtaylor2129]

Billy Connolly is an absolute legend!!!

[@taniaPBear]

Great job Russell, the respect you showed here was awesome, what a wonderful interview with the great man. He never loses that amazing smile. This made me very happy, Thank you.

[@alanbailie5458]

I love this man! Absolute legend

[@frank.w.buchanan4076]

dunno about the 'canned' laughter meself but you got a good interview as ever

[@harleyrobertson73]

It's great to see Billy Connolly again, such a brilliant legend

[@sofierdblog]

Wow, what a precious moment on video. Both legends

[@DEZ1172]

Absolute comical genius and still has the ability to make you chuckle (I've got Parkinson's disease , Whis he'd kept it to himself 😂) , Stay safe Billy 🙏

[@alanalexander4697]

❤Billy❤

[@mummabearmarie1109]

I had the pleasure of seeing Billy on his last tour in Perth, Australia. I have never laughed/cried so much in my entire life. he is a true legend

[@joycemansfield1108]

I love this smart original thinker and I'm late to find him ,I watched quartet and was in love then I watched many videos. Thankyou Billy you brought joy to me during a dark time in America.

[@juliepoppy1021]

Love this man he is like everyones favourite Uncle.

[@TheStoneageRomeo]

Love you Bill. You have made life better just by being here. Thank you sincerely. Aim to be windswept and interesting. Great chat Russ.

[@megsrobertz1]

One of my hero's. Please leave him on this planet, we need him

[@Harry-nc7zi]

Absolutely brilliant to see billy again his voice brings back so many memories for me, tales and jokes from my relatives all from Glasgow, unfortunately most have passed 😢 💙

[@ZackZick96]

I love him!

[@feeamerie5011]

No one will ever be as funny as sir Billy.

[@bigm186]

good to see him again after so long 👍

[@Goldensunrise-8]

Love Billy 💕

[@hixyhicks]

Love Billy ,hope your doing well .

[@carolmurphy7572]

Absolute legend!!! Love from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ❤🇨🇦❤

[@saladinirfan3668]

what a lad!

[@HauntedScouse]

The Best Ever..... no arguments there. Love the Big Yin. Anyone who hasn't seen all the Billy Connolly's World Tour Of series... go and find them and thank me later....

[@davidfitzwater1022]

"Cheese and Souvenirs" reminded me of a store I used to drive past on my way to go fishing in rural Tennessee. The place was called "Shoes and Cheese."

[@dcworld1076]

the world needs more billys

[@newstreetbridge834]

Billy is the reason that so so many comedians followed him into the craft. The ultimate!

[@bob6383]

The World’s Greatest Comedian! 💙💙💙

[@22seanmurphy]

An absolute legend and i just had to add it to my favourites and his looking good and as normal he takes everything in my stride 🙏🙏🙏

[@darnhard]

he has made me more happy that i can ever say , my sides have ached and jaw has been sore , a true legend of comedy

[@petercopley1242]

That was absolutely brilliant 👏

[@xRiizo]

Billy will always be a legend in my book. It's nice to see him with more energy compared to his previous appearances could have been meds or anything but either way it's nice to see he's doing better.

[@sierrahunterlewis7677]

I'm originally from Memphis TN and I LOVE and ADORE Billy Connolly ❣️❣️❣️

[@Iamthestrang]

Lovely interview

[@RM-yt4jq]

That was so weird! I was thinking of Billy earlier on this evening as he is one of my favourite comedians and people in general. I thought nothing more about it and watched a bunch of other KZbin videos (totally unconnected to comedy or anything). I was then looking for impressions and eventually stumbled upon Russel Howards video about Britain not needing someone like Boris Johnson in a time of trouble (very funny video btw). I then scrolled through Russell's other clips and this was one of the first I came across. Thank you so much Russell and Billy, nothing is coincidental!

[@chrishicks7946]

Boondock saints was an awesome film and worth a watch if your a fan of this Legend 👍

[@laylamorgan4018]

Amazing man love listening to him... The canned laughter wasn't necessary....

[@angelamcneill1377]

Love Billy XXX

[@SpicyRikers]

Bought Billy's book today, it's a belter , as expected fae the big yin. We love ye billy, so fiercely up here

[@helengilbert4864]

I still hold dear to the fact Billy Connolly was the first man I saw naked. I watched his BBC (I think) World Tour series from a very, very young age and seeing Billy gleefully skip round standing stones in Scotland and again in Australia meant I was to love him forever 😁

[@Mortthemoose]

Lovely to see you Billy. You've still got your brilliant sense of humour 💜🤣🤣

[@Rinsii-y6k]

I have been a massive fan of Billy since i was a kid he is such a massive talent.

[@paddybarry9080]

Thanks Russell, no other words needed, !, 👊

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Proud sneaky tea cosy wearer here. I'm in good company it seems. 🤣 God love you Billy. Thanks Russell, I hope you manage to buy him that cider!💝

[@byroncrump4390]

Thanks Russell

[@jamescoughlan8193]

Legend, naturally funny man.

[@crazyjane6570]

Never gets old either…find myself chuckling away cos I know what’s coming!

[@carlhartwell7978]

Great interview. God bless you Billy.

[@lillired857]

best comedian of all time.

[@beezig]

Great shout for Tuckers Grave, everyone needs to visit that place. Great interview with the Legendary Billy Connolly

[@r.m.8374]

I love the connection between you both.

[@TMJ-jj6je]

My face aches from smiling all the way through this interview

[@123marlo]

What is the world going to be like when he goes I shudder to think about it as I have listened and followed him nearly all my life and right from his shipyard days and some of the guys he speaks about we new them and you just feel that you’re part of Billy’s gang and when I watch all the Old stuff I am in tears of laughter and nearly wetting myself and he’s a one off yes there’s a lot of good comedians out there but none like him . God Bless Billy 🙏

[@amandamulholland7693]

I wish KZbin had a love button just for this ❤️