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The Big Yin, Billy Connolly is about to become SIR Billy Connolly, reviving the honour for his contributions to the entertainment industry and his charity work.
This will be an early birthday present for him as he turns 75 in just a few weeks (24th of November).
After learning he had been given a knighthood in the Queen's birthday honours list, he was quoted as saying "I am a little embarrassed but deep within me, I'm very pleased to have it."
As well as "I wish my sister was here. My sister Flo died last year and she would have loved that, and my parents are both dead, so I wish they were here to see it."
The Big Yin added: "I feel as if I should be called "Lancelot" or something. "Sir Lancelot", that would be nice. "Sir Billy" doesn't quite have the same ring."
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-41814961
Spunkdust
About damned time too!
cas86
Its a shame he wont be around for much longer since he is currently suffering from both Parkinsons and cancer
Buck39
The cancer is at least in remission, so he's got that going for him. Which is nice.
deadbeat44x
He's had cancer and Parkinson's for like 10 years. Smashing 75 ain't bad
BangBangLuckyLuke
I saw him perform live here in Australia last year. That had been on my bucket list since I was ten years old!!
Buck39
I saw him a few years ago in one of this UK tours. So much better in person!
Second0ne
Oh that classic joke about that guy who got his head cut off. :| Fuck Billy Connolly
Buck39
Each to their own. He's not for everyone.
Spunkdust
He made one joke and you automatically write off his 30+ years contribution to comedy? Nice
tothineownselfbetrue
His tour of Australia is an absolute classic.
Buck39
All of his "World Tours Of..." series are pretty good!
BangBangLuckyLuke
His ‘World tour of New Zealand’ is what I watch when I’ve had a stressful day. Calms me right down.
Buck39
I want that trike!
TheMightyMoto
I need to do something to get knighted.
Buck39
Get charitable AF!
TheMightyMoto
too poor for that.
Buck39
Start an entertainment career that spans 6 decades?
TheMightyMoto
Not sure I could do that, but you never know lol.
Buck39
Well, so a Billy, and do a bit of everything, music, comedy, acting, what ever floats your boat.