Made In Scotland - Billy Connolly

I love Billy Connolly, and have been lucky enough to see him live twice over the years, with each time leaving with a huge belly ache from laughing so much.  In the last few years he has been on tele a lot with his shows travelling the world and has published a few books about his life.

His latest book, is mainly about growing up in Glasgow, his rough childhood being abused by his aunt, and hating going to school and hating going home, you have to admire his spirit at just getting on and getting through.  Working as a welder on the shipyards provides many funny anecdotes about the rough and funny workmates he spent his time with to dressing in velvet and being a folk singer to taking the stage as a comedian.

He also talks about his Parkinsons and ageing, and he talks to a few of his mates about their own journeys throughout the book.  Good on you Mr Connolly. 5/5