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Rambling Man

My Life on the Road

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Rambling Man

By: Billy Connolly
Narrated by: Billy Connolly
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The hilarious 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 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.

©2023 Billy Connolly (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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This book was well narrated by the author. I will listen again in the future. Well worth the book credit

Billy was great

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not bad for a big yin. why do I need 15 words. he pretty good so o don't need to day much

rambling man by Billy

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I thoroughly enjoyed this memoir and recommend it to anyone looking for some good hearted Billy Connelly ramblings that will cheer you up a bit.

Very Enjoyable!!!

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Some great recollections and very interesting stories, with a good dose of humour. So glad Mr Connolly did the voice over. And I love that word too.

A great ramble

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loved it!

Great listening to a wonderful outlook on life..... four more words remaining

100%

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Wonderful stories about wonderful places by a wonderful man. Love Billy's recollections of his travels. One of the best

Timeless Billy

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Billy is the greatest comedian that ever lived. I loved this book, it was wonderful to hear his magic voice. Made me laugh so much, the saddest thing it was over to quick. Will listen again very soon. Billy as made me laugh my whole life, I adore the man, Love you Billy, write something new soon.

Love Billy

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His recollections are fun a and heartwarming
A good laugh is always on the cards

Wisdom

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Thanks Billy for your live performances that have made me guffaw 😆over the years and I am so happy I can now enjoy your books- that gravelly voice- love it!!

Always makes me Smile…!

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Love his way of story telling. Such a colourful life that anyone would have been happy to live.

Always a good read.

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