Rambling Man

Name: Rambling Man
Brand: John Murray Press
SKU: 9781399802574
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My Life on the Road

By Billy Connolly

4.13

( 1,550 ratings, 161 reviews)

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Rambling Man by Billy Connolly is a delightful travel memoir where the comedian shares riveting tales of his journeys around the globe. Filled with humour and insightful observations, Connolly captures the essence of the places he visits and the experiences he encounters, making for an entertaining and heartfelt read.
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You might enjoy this book if you love captivating travel stories infused with humour and wit. Join the author on an entertaining journey as he shares personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and his unique perspective on the world.

Rambling Man

A book of global adventures with Billy Connolly - an unconventional travel memoir that crisscrosses the world, encapsulating a lifetime of incredible journeys and hundreds of fascinating encounters.

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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING HILARIOUS NEW BOOK FROM THE NATION'S FAVOURITE COMEDIAN, BILLY CONNOLLY

Being a Rambling Man was what I always wanted to be, to live the way I damn well pleased. I've met the weirdest and most wonderful people who walk the Earth, seen the most bizarre and the most fantastic sights - and I've rarely come across something I couldn't get a laugh at. I don't think I've ever had a bad trip. Well, apart from in the 1970s, but that's a whole other story...

When Billy set out from Glasgow as a young man, he never looked back. He played his banjo on boats and trains, under trees, and on top of famous monuments. He danced naked in snow, wind and fire. He slept in bus stations, under bridges and on strangers' floors. He travelled by foot, bike, ship, plane, sleigh - even piggy-backed - to get to his next destination.

Billy has wandered to every corner of the earth and believes that being a Rambling Man is about more than just travelling - it's a state of mind. Rambling Men and Women are free spirits who live on their wits, are interested in people and endlessly curious about the world. They love to play music, make art or tell stories along the way but, above all, they have a longing in their heart for the open road.

In his joyful new book, Billy explores this philosophy and how it has shaped him, and he shares hilarious new stories from his lifetime on the road. From riding his trike down America's famous Route 66, building an igloo on an iceberg in the Arctic, playing elephant polo (badly) in Nepal and crashing his motorbike (more than once), to eating witchetty grubs in Australia, being serenaded by a penguin in New Zealand, and swapping secrets in a traditional Sweat Lodge ritual in Canada, Rambling Man is a truly global adventure with the greatest possible travel companion.

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Rambling Man by Billy Connolly is a cheerful, life-affirming travelogue filled with excellent jokes and engaging anecdotes that make readers feel good to be alive. It's an ode to the restless soul, chronicling Connolly's lifetime wanderings in his charming, irreverent, and hilarious style. The book captures his romantic hippy outlook and generosity of spirit, delivering belly-laughs and amusing stories from his adventures around the world. This entertaining memoir reflects Connolly's infectious joy and humour, making it a delightful read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399802574

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Two Roads

Illustration: Author to supply up to 20 colour and B&W personal photographs to accompany the text by 31st December 2022

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Sir William Connolly, CBE is a much-loved Scottish comedian, musician, presenter and actor. He is the recipient of a BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award and is regularly voted the nation's favourite stand-up comedian. His previous two books, Tall Tales & Wee Stories and Windswept & Interesting were both No.1 bestsellers. Billy was born and raised in Glasgow and now lives in America.