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Known for his Long, messy hair, 'Goatee' beard and lots of bad language in his stand-up show.
American audiences are generally unfamiliar with Connolly's musical accomplishments, since he all but eliminated the songs from his act before he became popular in North America. An exception to this was his guest appearance on "Pearl" in which he sang one of his old songs, "I Wish I Was in Glasgow", in a duet with Malcolm McDowell.
Three children with Pamela Stephenson: Daisy (b. 1983), Amy (b. 1986), Scarlett (b. 1988).
Married Pamela Stephenson in Fiji on 20 December 1989.
Two children with his previous wife, Iris: Jamie (b. 1969), Cara (b. 1973).
July 2001: Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow.
Appointed CBE in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Is a long time supporter of Glasgow Celtic Football Club.
Is a former reserve soldier in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment, serving with 15 Para (now a disbanded battalion)
In September 2005 Connolly announced he is returning to live in his native Scotland, after residing in the United States for some years.
His height is 6' (1.83 m).
Personal quotes
"I'm now a Doctor of Letters. Most of them Fs and Bs."
"Life for me is great. I'm a very f***in' wealthy person, I'm married to a very beautiful woman and I get laid with monotonous regularity."
"I think my securities far outweigh my insecurities. I am not nearly as afraid of myself and my imagination as I used to be."
"In Scotland, there is no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothes."
"Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that who cares?... He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!"
"There are two seasons in Scotland - Winter and July." |
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