Billy Connolly : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Head of the Class)
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Billy Connolly - Trivia
Trivia
Known for his Long, messy hair, 'Goatee' beard and lots of bad language in his stand-up show.
American audiences are generally unfamiliar with Connolly's musical accomplishments, since he all but eliminated the songs from his act before he became popular in North America. An exception to this was his guest appearance on "Pearl" in which he sang one of his old songs, "I Wish I Was in Glasgow", in a duet with Malcolm McDowell.
July 2001: Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow.
Appointed CBE in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Is a long time supporter of Glasgow Celtic Football Club.
Is a former reserve soldier in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment, serving with 15 Para (now a disbanded battalion)
In September 2005 Connolly announced he is returning to live in his native Scotland, after residing in the United States for some years.
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