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Made In Scotland

My Grand Adventures in a Wee Country
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Made In Scotland by Billy Connolly offers a delightful journey through the comedian's life and his deep connection to his Scottish roots. The book reflects on his upbringing, career, and the cultural nuances of Scotland that have shaped him. This memoir is filled with humour, warmth, and poignant insights from Connolly's unique perspective.
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You might enjoy this book if you love tales of humour intertwined with heartfelt reflection, as it offers an engaging look into the life and career of a legendary comedian. Drawing from personal anecdotes, it provides insight into his Scottish roots, celebrating his journey with warmth and wit. Perfect for fans of comedy and those interested in the cultural tapestry of Scotland.

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Made In Scotland

And, let me tell you, that question can take you all sorts of strange places...'

In Made in Scotland, legendary comic and national treasure Billy Connolly returns to his roots, reflecting on his life, his homeland and what it means – then and now – to be Scottish.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Legendary comic and national treasure Billy Connolly returns to his roots, reflecting on his life, his homeland and what it means - then and now - to be Scottish.

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The Sunday Times Bestseller

Legendary comic and national treasure Billy Connolly returns to his roots, reflecting on his life, his homeland and what it means—then and now—to be Scottish.

The Sunday Times Bestseller

'Where do you come from? It's one of the most basic human questions of all. But there is another question, which might sound a wee bit similar but is actually very different—what do you come from? And, let me tell you, that question can take you all sorts of strange places...'

In Made in Scotland, legendary comic and national treasure Billy Connolly returns to his roots, reflecting on his life, his homeland and what it means—then and now—to be Scottish.

Full of Billy's distinctive humour, Made in Scotland is a hilarious and heartfelt love letter to the place and the people that made him.

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Made In Scotland is acclaimed for its brutally honest and infectiously funny storytelling, with reviewers noting its laugh-out-loud humour. Readers appreciate Billy Connolly's candid reflections on his life and Scottish heritage.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785943744

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BBC Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Sir William Connolly, CBE is a much-loved Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor. Billy was born and raised in Glasgow and now lives in America.

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