Susan Calman & Billy Connolly philosophise

Clip from BBC's The One Show

[@Jackoe69]

I am going to be broken when this incredible man leaves this world.

[@royale4318]

You and me both. He's been a hero of mine as long as I've been able to comprehend the words 'bum,' 'jobby' and 'f***'

[@1515327E]

Go mbeannai Dia Duit Billy. Ye gan' hame.

[@briancampbell3310]

I’m sure a lot of us will be.😥

[@stewartnicol3028]

Billy will never leave my world....he is embedded in my consciousness. I first saw him with The HUMBLEBUMS in concert with Peter Sarstedt. I worked across the U.K. and Europe as Billy Connolly's tribute act. I have met him twice and he has actually been supportive of what I do. There are many parallels in my life and Billy's. We both love the same ridiculous comedy heroes among many other things. Just shut yer eyes and listen....he's inside yer heed! X

[@elizabethlangley5643]

Me too, love him and his humour so much x

[@billloman3151]

I met Sir Billy once. I was a security guard and he was doing a corporate party. I was to go get him from his hotel room and walk with him to the backstage area. I found his room and we started back, we got on the elevator and there was a woman in there who was obviously really rich and snooty. We were standing behind her and Sir Billy started making faces at her. I was choking trying not to laugh and she was giving me dirty looks. The elevator stopped and she started to walk off and Sir Billy faked a huge sneeze. "ka-CHOOO!" with the "chooo" practically screamed out loud. The lady left the ground in fright and screamed very loudly. She turned to glare at us and Sir Billy, with perfect timing as the doors slid shut, looked at me and said quietly "Bless you, Laddie". We were both paralytic with laughter for the next few minutes, the elevator stopped and people were staring at us as we were unable to walk out of the thing and were holding on to each other crying laughing.

[@CiaranBray]

hahaha

[@MBen99]

😂 I’m so envious of you that u got to experience something like that

[@laurenceegan6136]

One of my brother's former high school teachers was - and perhaps still is - quite friendly with certain prominent figures inside a large football club somewhere in Scotland. My brother's former teacher said that he happened to be present within the confines of the club's stadium one day, when Billy came to pay a visit. As one might expect, he arrived wearing what Bily Connolly would typically wear, with full beard, and long hair to boot. Horrified at this spectacle, one of the senior figures at the club rushed over to Billy and whispered in his ear that "there are very strict rules on dress within the club", and that Mr. ______ (the club's owner), "would not tolerate" such ignominious behaviour at his club. In response to this advice, Billy reassured the gentleman, telling him not to worry about the matter. Moments later, Mr. ______ walked through the door. On hearing the club owner's arrival, Billy simply turned around and said: "A'right ______! Great wee club ye've got here, but some bastard's knocked (stolen) ma tie!" - whereupon Mr. ______ did an about turn, and walked straight back through the door!

[@Luubelaar]

What a magnificent moment.

[@velma.]

Thanks for sharing, that's pretty cool :)

[@michelekennedy515]

My mom was terminally ill and not really responding to much at the end. One afternoon I turned on the tv and Billy was on a comedy show doing his routine. By the end of his act, I was laughing so hard I couldn't catch my breath and my mom was grinning ear to ear with tears in her eyes. Every time I see this man's face I remember that moment and smile. His gift is priceless! ❤❤❤Love him!

[@Paul.in.Ireland]

Michele Kennedy wonderful story Michele, god bless your mum.

[@mickyfluff]

Wow.

[@LucianaVIP1]

Your story opened the watergates here😭 sooo beautiful!

[@SheTheDee1971]

I truly adore this man. He is totally himself, doesn't bullshit and is so gifted with natural wit about the most mundane things that everyone can relate to. His Parkinson's diagnosis is so unfair and devastating. Long may he remain in our lives.

[@1111sage]

Couldnt have said it better love him

[@michelle88960]

I was attacked and for years I suffered depression and suicide attempts. But I now have a coping strategy. I have a Billy Connolly DVD in my player all the time, and anytime those thoughts start to creep into my head. with the press of a button Billy's on and within 5 minutes I'm cracking up. I told my GP and he cracked up too. I said he should be on prescription "ah so you're depressed eh?" and prescribe a Billy DVD.

[@BY-pn2ry]

I have the same with "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams

[@drac1st]

Ooh yes Sir Billy has kept me alive for the better part of 56 years. 😊.

[@lindsaybelderson7735]

Love it!

[@thefelrider]

Red Dwarf for me :)

[@MrMotoflou]

Any recommendation on which DVD? I'm a newer fan, known about Billy for years and always enjoyed him, but never really looked further into his work. I feel like I could use a good Billy Connolly DVD in my player at all times.

[@frankiemia]

This is the most lovely thing I’ve seen in ages.

[@DMWBN3]

Frankie Mia you should see the 2 new shows she did recently. Amazing

[@michaelstewart9599]

I met Billy before he was famous and did 2 weeks at the Kings theatre in Edinburgh in 1975. I have never encountered a funnier, more likeable and genuine human being since then.

[@gaz0463]

Sir Billy Connolly, the man that carries the laughter of a nation in his heart. And a nation that carries Sir Billy Connolly in theirs! He’s a national treasure more valuable than any other. A loveable living legend!

[@DragerPilot]

My Scottish wife was born, raised, and educated in Glasgow. She introduced me to Billy Conolly’s comedy a long time ago. Many of his early performances were only understandable to those who speak whatever language it is that the Scots speak; but even without understanding most of what he said, I could tell I was missing some really funny stuff. Now I watch and listen to everything available on KZbin, and read about his life, and his adventures. He is truly a man to be admired in so many ways.

[@lauramacgillefhinnein5106]

It's amazing to see the comments & how much people love Billy Connelly.

[@mistyblueeyes4024]

Even I cried during watching this. What an angel Billy is.

[@Annie1962]

me too... you're not alone

[@swaddington9399]

me too

[@biggic2004]

Aye.. and it feels like the hug was for everyone out there as well..

[@hixyhicks]

I'm very pleased to see Billy is looking so very well.The best comic from the UK ever .

[@eddiehenrik4869]

You can see the expression his face that he loves making Susan laugh.

[@BY-pn2ry]

Love this guy, something special about him.

[@stevendouglas3860]

Remember though he said isis should hurry up and kill Ken Bigley . Shameful.

[@8656737s]

Definitely!!! I've always found him so sexy as well 😍

[@ID-pw8zb]

@@stevendouglas3860 get over it. Get over your negativity in general.

[@robertfrazer8161]

Yep, i would cry too, if I met Billy! Wonderful man!

[@CraigMansfield]

I met Billy in a bar in Glasgow - a lonnng time ago. He was a gentleman. Very kind, patient, and he signed an autograph for my mother, who at that time in her life was very sad. I'll always be grateful to him for making my mam laugh, when all she was doing was crying. God rest her. And God bless him

[@michaeldunne4770]

What a legend im a huge fan of his from Ireland.

[@rde4017]

And the look of joy on his face brought me to tears.

[@ericmesser1]

No adequate words to express what this wonderful man has meant to me and people all over the world who love to laugh. Thanks Sir Billy .........bluddy brillyint.........

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

I have been lucky enough to have met Billy twice! After years of being a professional musician, I was booked as a Billy Connolly Lookalike. As an OCD sufferer I had to do the whole nine yards! Learn the banjo (which Billy autographed!), do the standup - either copying Billy's stuff or doing stories in his style from my life in rock music. Billy knows what I do and the second time I met him he not only asked how I was doing, he gave me advice on how he takes his stories onto the stage and how he does his act. I absolutely LOVE this man.

[@vivianstanshall8121]

Who doesnt love this man?

[@Nautilus1972]

Billy had a story about Chick Murray. Chick fell over in the street one day ... a concerned pedestrian came over to him to see if he was all right. "Och, have ye fallen over?". Chick replied "No! I'm tryin' to break a bar o' chocolate in mah back pocket!" I listened to Billy's cassettes under my blanket as a kid. A guilty pleasure! Magical. God Bless Billy Connolly! I love ye Big Yin!

[@slaxxxer]

Her laughter is so sincere, rare on TV, lovely stuff.

[@monkeymagik619]

Is it me or does he look better than a few years ago, whatever there giving him keep doing it !

[@MatsThyWit]

He's on proper medications now. For years he was unmedicated as the effects of the medication were worse than that of the disease itself.

[@JF-kv1gm]

Just thinking the same... He looks great.

[@MerricMaker]

It's striking, how unfailingly gracious he is. You get the sense that he becomes pals with everyone he meets. My grandfather had Parkinson's and my father in law does now. It was just crushing to learn he had it as well.

[@paulaneary7877]

You said it well, it is quite striking how gracious he is. Gracious is an extremely apt word to describe his whole demeanor. Thanks, I knew there was a good word for it out there somewhere and you nailed it.

[@Royalblue228]

FANTASTIC from the heart interview.

[@johnthomas7517]

Billy is a present to humanity and Ms Calman getting this opportunity was special.

[@johnmcdonald219]

I hate to think about it, but when the big guy in the sky says he wants Billy back with him I hope the powers at be commemorate his life with a massive statue of him wearing his bannana slippers , he is a true scottish hero and I hope his name will remain legendary and always pull a string in scottish hearts.

[@tootiredtoboogie]

Love Billy and Susan. Laughter is food for the soul, keep on feeding us! x

[@spoonface9698]

If I could trade places with Billy and take his Parkinson’s away I would. He’s a gift and more of a gift to society than I ever will be. This world needs Billy Connolly. #billyconnolly #iloveyouso

[@Dreama40]

Your comment tells me you're worth more than you give yourself credit for.

[@spoonface9698]

Dreama40 You’re too kind. Your comment put a smile on my face. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@spoonface9698]

Rally Point Thinking about that puts a smile on my face. Thanks for making my day 🙏🏽😌

[@Dreama40]

@@spoonface9698 You're welcome and you deserve it, take care.

[@spoonface9698]

Dreama40 😌 And you as well. Bless you a million times over. I wish there more people who had good intentions and a heart like yours, our world would be better off 🌎♥️🙏🏽

[@sergeirodionov8215]

Billy's voice and humor helped me through so many rough times.. and been with me through many happy times too. He is true national treasure of Scotland.

[@robsmith7567]

"Looks better in the rain than it does in the sun" he's absolutely right about that.

[@biggic2004]

Yes, also one of my favourite bits from the World Tour of Scotland: When he drives to my favourite place at Loch Lomond and talks about the beautiful autumn colours.. Anyway... watching his shows on TV and on tape was how I learned to understand the glaswegian accent.. So, not only philosophically but also practically the best way to learn anything about Scotland. And I really admire and adore him ever since... 🙂 - topped only by the fact that I was at an after show session in Glasgow, which he visited as well... but was too shy those days to talk to him... 🤷🏼

[@math2227]

Brilliant. I spoke to billy in Sydney many years ago, I was walking to his gig at the Sydney opera house, and he was walking there too. I said to my mate, ‘there’s billy Connolly,’ and he turned to us and said ‘hello’ .....

[@ep4everlegend317]

Great to see Billy doing so well, he deserves it for bringing so much laughter to so many people

[@andrewcrispyful]

Does your heart good to listen to this brilliant modest funny man . Arise sir William

[@Motty1066]

A beautiful little film. More please

[@lifelong5425]

Thanks Billy....pure unabated laughter of being human, and Glaswegian.....

[@druss69harad61]

Boxing had Muhammed Ali,comedy's got The Big Yin...the Greatest.

[@spoonface9698]

Martin Taylor 1000000%

[@spoonface9698]

OMG I JUST SAW THIS! I’VE BEEN WONDERING HOW BILLY’S BEEN! THANK YOU FOR POSTING! BILLY I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ♥️

[@mickmack8999]

Thank you for the post it put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye

[@reetpateet8656]

One of the best. I was once driving and listening to a tape of his (long time ago) and had to pull up as I couldn't see for tears of laughter! It's sad to see anyone with this condition, but one thing that's not been affected is his humour. Great man and I must say I like his art too. God bless you Billy. 😊

[@elizzievb]

Sweet kind man. Love him! ❤️

[@sblack48]

Wow he was lovely to her, but then he was just being Billy. She loves him even more now for sure. I thought she was going to suffocate from laughing

[@malcolmcartlidge3743]

Beautiful Susan, perfect interview, cheers from an expat in Melbourne. Billy is one of the very few immortals of comedy and the big screen, hopefully he'll still be going for another few decades yet.

[@martinnevey7258]

Billy is a first class human being. ..and to my mind that is the best anyone can hope for

[@rparry9165]

Felt like I was brought up on billy Connolly with my dad and when he passed in 2016 it broke part of me that cant be fixed but listening to billy and enjoying him and just how he talks , it takes me back to a happy place and for those moments makes my mental health and depression so much better. I thank you kindly billy for the service you have done the world and me.

[@sagebay2803]

He looks AMAZING!! Thank you for this video. LOVE Billy Connolly!

[@mohammedomar4652]

susan calman on channel 5 today - Cruising with Susan Calman - just ate a meal with an egg on it and as she atooke her first bite she says 'that's extraordinary' ...... in the same way Billy would say it and it bought tears to my eyes. love this woman.... she's extraordinary

[@strings2wood]

He has always expressed fascination to all aspects of life. In all his travel adventures he found true joy in discovery of everything as 'that's brilliant!' Loud, often. Human, but even with reason he doesn't express or dwell on bitterness. Connolly's gift is making us laugh at him and ourselves. A comedian by nature and therapist for all that ails us. Even having Parkinson's has been integrated as consistent with his child like view and approach to life as an adventure. A wonderful role model.

[@cmcc3721]

Even as he is today his one liners are still premier league to the rest of ours vauxhall conference "I feel terribly stroked" haha

[@margathea7072]

Lovely, so pleased to hear he admired Chick Murray my ma's fave. Brilliant!

[@Thanks_for_posting.]

He’s a true legend and my favourite I love him

[@ThirzaLynetteClarke-ku9dq]

I would cry buckets of tears if I met Billy. Blessings to you Billy. I think of your kindness every day across a the miles in south Africa. Thank you. Blessings.

[@petercavellini3232]

The warmth and friendliness just Emirates from every pour of Billy, a true one off.....

[@SpeccyMan]

Perhaps you meant emanates?

[@susanscott917]

Met this legend in Gozo... He took us up the street to a house with no walls. But clothes still hangingin the closet. A Perfect gentleman fascinated by this bizarre house. Picture proudly on my wall... May we keep him a good many years yet.

[@martinobrien7110]

BILLY " I COME FROM PARTICK THATS PARTICK THISTLE NIL TO YOU ENGLISH " . A LIFE TIME OF MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH . THE BIG YIN .

[@carmenandthedevil2804]

Your avatar looks like Johann Cruyff. Two great men. Billy and Johann.

[@lormace3352]

😂😂😂😂

[@CraigMansfield]

Hamilton Academical 😁😂

[@bgray1009]

"Partick thistle nil" haha. fit like fae Aberdeen

[@mohanicus]

to absolutely anybody feeling down or having a shit day or whatever just stick on some billy connolly and i promise you will feel alot better he is an amazing laugh doctor..a fantastic human being.

[@arthurpewtey]

Like Susan, I too was about 12 when I first heard Billy Connolly - perhaps he should be added to the educational curriculum? It's hard to see how that could be a bad thing.

[@jenbeulke6395]

My favourite human being. There has only ever been one like him and there will never be another. Love ya Big Yin xxx

[@davidhamilton6612]

Saw Billy Connolly live in Calgary in the mid 80's. Grew up in Glasgow listening to his records until we moved to Canada in 74. I'm definitely going to be sad when he leaves this world.

[@sheepsrubberpants]

I absolutely love Billy and Glasgow too. You do feel a special kind of love for the place. 🥰

[@Annie1962]

whenever I go on a youtube binge on Billy I get scared - has my subconscious told me he has passed away??? Thank God so far I have been wrong. Billy - my fave comedian EVER :)

[@123marlo]

I meet this guy back in my shipyard days when he did a gig in Clydebank to help save the shipyards on the Clyde and when I see him now it just makes me cry so I try and watch all the good stuff that makes me nearly wet myself and when he goes comedy with never be the same again and I don’t mean that in a bad way as there a loads out there that I love but he’s is simply the best 💕💕💕💕❤️

[@marybrewer2203]

This is precious.

[@terrielawson1302]

that's a lovely man.. I never get tired of listening to him.. and he always makes me laugh and smile..

[@gailburk1523]

I absolutely ADORE the Big Yin💗

[@jeremybuchanan4759]

"It looks even better in the rain than it does in the sun." ... incredible vision

[@jimodonnell6444]

God Bless you Billy all your coments regarding the ordinary people and not apologising for it becaause no one is ordinary especially the Scots Profound Billy Who's like us from Glasgow

[@Rombizio]

What a kind human being he is. So funny, so generous.

[@619dar]

When you said about being away and coming back. I got that feeling to when ever I'm away from Wales.

[@Zedbr549]

I adore these two Glaswegians. They always make me happy.

[@paulbolton7490]

Billy Connolly is one of the funniest men who ever lived. He dont have to work to be funny either he just is. Long may he reign.

[@katevines3646]

As someone who is hard of hearing I had the subtitles on but they are having a hard time translating the Glasgow patter hilar! 😂😆 love Billy and Susan tho! Genius!

[@deborahwatson5159]

Absolutely Brilliant, Love You Both, Hope You are Both Safe and Well in 2020; Stay Safe and Protected Everyone in 2020; XXXX

[@greenious508]

Gosh I really love this man. So raw! Was saddened by his illness but glad that this seems like one of his better days

[@RussinTirnaNog]

Susan and Billy are both wonderful people. The charm and warmth that come from them, I only wish that we could have seen the banter and Glasgow love between them before (and after) they recorded for the programme. Susan was in total awe of him.

[@MillieonaVespa]

I Met him twice in Dublin and chatted about food, and Restaurants... He was kinda shy but very natural, and warm, an absolute lovely gent... Like many I am a big fan... He is one of lives gifts..

[@davidmorrison6175]

The joy on that elderly man's face when he realizes that he holding Billy Connolly by the hand. The joy this man has brought into so many lives , just by being who he is. He's an immortal already.

[@marc.ohillen1079]

The most wonderfull man in the world . Love the man

[@jamesodonnell3905]

Billy when you go my friend you can be sure that yours truly will shed a year or two

[@jamesodonnell3905]

Billy I meant a laugh or two

[@jamesodonnell3905]

Legend

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

billy a real national treasure.......i wish one day i"d have a bit of luck and meet him,i"d thanks him for the many hours that he kept me in tears...........no matter what he was doing

[@scotiamccombie5486]

30 seconds in & I'm crying too.

[@ianplunkett8013]

The guy has no fear. Brilliant!

[@Bothaboiz]

Legend. Now and forever.

[@thexxit]

How wonderful to meet your idol. Billy is a gem.

[@popepenka8334]

8:48 - that semi-hug! I’m wrecked! That hug is me and how I feel about Billy. No words! 😭🥰😭

[@ianpaterson7225]

I love Billy so much, I started a Facebook Group called," Billy Connolly for Scottish Parliament! I know Billy would crack up laughing if he ever finds it!😂😂😂

[@leijensen11]

Sir Connelly has always reminded me of my grandfather. Especially these days. Sweet, wise and smelling a bit like peat and whiskey. God bless ye Billy.

[@aussiebird]

Always in my heart Billy Connolly

[@cloudstrife1983]

I became a fan of Billy after getting a tape when I was a kid too. Had the Welly song and other good stuff too. Sadly lost it years ago. I miss it

[@dawn1694]

Love him so much and bless her getting so emotional ❤

[@davidramonemorrison2652]

The sheer joy when the old man realizes he's talking to the big yin. What a gift he is.

[@Kresnov]

I love this man to bits and always will.

[@neil3372]

i met billy when i was 18-19 at tge backstage door of the hammersmith odeon, wgo came out before him? robin williams, 2 comedy giants in 20 mins of each other, those are memories you cherish

[@myleschilton3473]

He was a proper musician. Often overlooked.

[@Rombizio]

What a sweet human being. Love Connolly.

[@KeithJD]

I funking love Billy Connolly

[@Cumquatlounge]

this man embodies life and i am so proud to call him one of mine

[@claredodd1258]

He has an inner beauty xx

[@davelow7586]

Great Scot! Great man! 💕

[@bassfingers]

Beautiful! 😢✌🏻❤️