Rambling Man

Rambling Man is a rollicking journey through the extraordinary life of Billy Connolly, one of the world's most beloved comedians. This captivating book is a treasure trove of hilarious anecdotes, astonishing adventures, and profound reflections. Billy takes readers on an unforgettable ride, sharing tales from his nomadic lifestyle that span decades and continents.

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 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 reach his next destination. His life is a testament to the true spirit of adventure, filled with laughter, music, and the thrill of the unknown.

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, 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 hearts for the open road.

In his joyful new book, Billy explores this philosophy and how it has shaped him, sharing 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.

This book encapsulates the essence of Billy Connolly - an eternal optimist, astute observer, and consummate storyteller. It is filled with warmth, humour, and the resilient spirit of someone who truly understands what it means to live a fulfilling life. Readers will laugh, cry, and find themselves inspired to embrace their own wanderlust and sense of humour. Don't miss out on this exhilarating journey with one of the most cherished voices of our time.