Billy Connolly Reveals His Rules To Remain 'Windswept And Interesting' | The Russell Howard Hour

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  • Russell chats to comedy royalty, Billy Connolly, about everything from his favourite pubs to his rules to live by if you want to remain 'Windswept and Interesting'.
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  • @Dhark0rion
    @Dhark0rion Před 2 lety +359

    Every year Billy Connolly is still around is a blessed year.

    • @BipoIarbear
      @BipoIarbear Před 2 lety +5

      I cried watching this , he is a hero of mine too, hard to see people get old 😔

    • @danellis-jones1591
      @danellis-jones1591 Před 2 lety +2

      Absolutely perfectly put

    • @ZenzeroCAM
      @ZenzeroCAM Před 2 lety +4

      I’ve never cried at a celebrity’s death but he’s not even dead and I feel a cry coming on thinking about it

    • @lynnhamps7052
      @lynnhamps7052 Před 2 lety

      @@BipoIarbear I'm 61, a nobody and fucking hate aging, this made me tearful too ..x

    • @BipoIarbear
      @BipoIarbear Před 2 lety +2

      @@lynnhamps7052 I'm.only 41 but I feel it mate.
      Good luck an just have fun matey

  • @xtheamazingax
    @xtheamazingax Před 2 lety +110

    Man, you can tell just how much this interview meant to Russell. Really lovely to listen to.

    • @eileencollins2536
      @eileencollins2536 Před 2 lety +5

      I have found that Billy thoroughly enjoyed/enjoys every interview. He gives us everything he has 💖

  • @gezzarandom
    @gezzarandom Před 2 lety +224

    The word legend is overused but it is appropriate to describe Billy Connolly as one of comedy.

    • @joebbytakinover157
      @joebbytakinover157 Před 2 lety +6

      Damn straight! There'll never be another absolute madlad like him again in comedy

    • @mattkinsella9856
      @mattkinsella9856 Před 2 lety +6

      Agreed. I think a legend could be determined as someone people will still talk about and admire in a hundred years and I'm certain that will be the case with Billy.

    • @andreawood1923
      @andreawood1923 Před 2 lety +2

      Legend means exactly what Billy is so don't see how one can overuse it 🤷‍♀️it is what it is 🥰

    • @markdavis8430
      @markdavis8430 Před 2 lety +1

      As a 31yo Scottish man with a Glaswegian father (Arsehole) a grew up listing Billy’s songs then as a got a little older his standup Laughs for decades
      Thanks guys

  • @adamgill
    @adamgill Před 2 lety +68

    The whole interview was, for me, accompanied by my soppy grin. Legend.

  • @anthonyjarvis9472
    @anthonyjarvis9472 Před 2 lety +158

    Billy Connolly and David Attenborough feel like every British persons Grandads, i could sit and listen to them all day. i hope we get to enjoy their company for many more years. This incredible man is a true inspiration and funny as F!

    • @BipoIarbear
      @BipoIarbear Před 2 lety +5

      Anthony Hopkins too 😁

    • @DaVinci-vj7ku
      @DaVinci-vj7ku Před 2 lety +2

      The crazy one and the one who tells you a million stories about everything and knows everything

    • @anthonyjarvis9472
      @anthonyjarvis9472 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BipoIarbear true

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 Před 2 lety +2

      Used to like Attenborough until he started lecturing us, despite having one of the largest carbon footprints in history.

  • @jeffjohnson3781
    @jeffjohnson3781 Před 2 lety +29

    Made me tear up just seeing the old bastard looking and sounding so well.

  • @Shebeast3
    @Shebeast3 Před 2 lety +58

    I absolutely love Billy.he is an amazing comic and a fascinating human being
    love ya big yin ❤

  • @aurevoiralex
    @aurevoiralex Před 2 lety +41

    When Robin Williams passed, I remember how people spontaneously circulated pictures of themselves standing on their desk in his honour. Maybe when our dear Billy passes, we should all take selfies with a tea cosy on our heads. And wear them proudly, as our windswept and interesting guru would. Love you, Billy, please stay with us a bit longer! xoxo

  • @andybrown4284
    @andybrown4284 Před 2 lety +28

    Wearing a tea cosy on your head is like a rite of passage.

    • @dianacasey6002
      @dianacasey6002 Před 2 lety +1

      I wish I had photo of me doing it as a child😂😂😂

  • @JoelWende
    @JoelWende Před 2 lety +92

    It’s just so wonderful seeing Billy so engaged and mentally in the conversation! The last bunch of interviews he did a year or so ago for his drawings he just seemed drained and distant. I’m assuming it was a meds issue…but it’s so nice to see Billy is so still there!

    • @22Phantasm
      @22Phantasm Před 2 lety +11

      Great points.... also he seemed very happy and willing too. I think that Billy enjoys chatting with people who want to chat about stuff, not just his condition. And it helps that Russell is a very good listener who thinks of Billy as the best, which he is.

    • @pseudonayme7717
      @pseudonayme7717 Před 2 lety +3

      I think he may be getting CBD oil, since it is legit in the UK now. It is meant to be really great medication for Parkinsons - and a whole host of other conditions. Maybe he's getting the real stuff in edible form, which is even better I am assured😉

    • @JoelWende
      @JoelWende Před 2 lety +3

      @@pseudonayme7717 He lives in Florida these days, so it’s a matter of whether it’s legit there or not I guess!

  • @scouseblarney6232
    @scouseblarney6232 Před 2 lety +33

    Wow Russell what a buzz chatting with the great man and signing off with "take care my friend" that is a great honour and I suspect you feel the same way👋👋👍💥

    • @wakkowarner7391
      @wakkowarner7391 Před 2 lety +4

      I get the feeling that everybody would be Billy's friend.

  • @SuperMustseetv
    @SuperMustseetv Před 2 lety +37

    Billy is a legend.

  • @14rs2
    @14rs2 Před 2 lety +54

    The man the myth the legend. Russel Howard gets to chat with the king of comedy. Brilliant!!

  • @crisp523
    @crisp523 Před 2 lety +15

    You know the worlds a lovely place when you see how many people share the love that you have for this man, thank you Billy X

  • @candicemellor
    @candicemellor Před 2 lety +9

    Billy is full of that nostalgic joy that you discover in childhood, adore throughout adulthood ,and then pass on your contagious laughter to your own children, and so on. He is part of the fabric of my life. An amazingly bright, curious and funny fellow! I have such love and adoration for him. Much love to you and yours, Mr Connolly xx

  • @Kungfoopoo
    @Kungfoopoo Před 2 lety +21

    Billy is a true legend 💯

  • @paulegerton1583
    @paulegerton1583 Před 2 lety +20

    Russell, this was a fabulous interview. Billy is not a legend of comedy he is THE legend.
    You got to interview not just your comedy hero, but everybody's.
    the reverence and respect you hold for this fantastic human is evident and I am amazed you held it together. I would have literally exploded or broken down in tears. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @ragnarironspear1791
    @ragnarironspear1791 Před 2 lety +32

    Billy Connolly is my childhood hero . The funniest man on the planet

  • @darrenmclean6829
    @darrenmclean6829 Před 2 lety +13

    Thanks Russell. That was great. My Dad was born in Govan around the same time as Billy and as a proud Canadian Scot I have followed Billy since I can remember. Seen him numerous times in Toronto and knowing that I won't see him again this made me smile. Nice to see that he's doing well and continuously not giving a fu#k

  • @SticksEasty
    @SticksEasty Před 2 lety +25

    The man the myth the legend, live at the albert hall still love to chill listen to that and laugh till i cry.
    Thanks Russell for this and Cheers Billy for all the laughs your a true legend and fantastic human being.
    From the land down under. 🍺

    • @SticksEasty
      @SticksEasty Před 2 lety

      @mugwump i wish i could have been there to young at the time lol.

  • @CMenzy
    @CMenzy Před 2 lety +13

    I have had the pleasure of seeing this legend 4 times live he is a Scottish icon a total legend even the wee broon dug thinks that

  • @mrcommonsense9145
    @mrcommonsense9145 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh Billy, you dear, sweet man. His joyous energy and ability to appreciate beauty and kindness wherever he may find it.

  • @StuArts-Kustoms
    @StuArts-Kustoms Před 2 lety +31

    Great interview Russ, he's one of the good ones and I wish I had a chance to see him live.

  • @ktjamlex
    @ktjamlex Před 2 lety +8

    I have laughed so much over the years listening to Billy. So much sometimes that I run out of oxygen and make snorty noises. Thank you Sir Billy.

  • @cyberdan42
    @cyberdan42 Před 2 lety +9

    I managed to see his last shows in Australia, thankfully, this man is a treasure of insight, observation, humour and brilliance. One of the great people of my lifetime.

  • @seaj_94
    @seaj_94 Před 2 lety +10

    I have so much love for Billy connolly he's amazing. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MsDebSteeves
    @MsDebSteeves Před 2 lety +25

    I've only seen two comedians in person... Robin Williams, and the Great Billy Connolly. Love him like my own. #FunnyDownToTheMarrow

    • @keithmcindoe
      @keithmcindoe Před 2 lety +3

      Two of the best!

    • @pseudonayme7717
      @pseudonayme7717 Před 2 lety +2

      Hard to choose two better comics to see than them, you lucky lady!😊

    • @nikiTricoteuse
      @nikiTricoteuse Před 2 lety +1

      Wow. I'm very envious. If l could only have seen two in my life l would have chosen them.

  • @andycontento3563
    @andycontento3563 Před 2 lety +9

    Fantastic!!! I've always loved our Billy. 👍👍👍👌👌👌🤣🤣🤣

  • @stechriswillgil3686
    @stechriswillgil3686 Před 2 lety +3

    Very touching, and respectfully edited to present Billy as the best he can be.

  • @roymcinnes2470
    @roymcinnes2470 Před 2 lety +6

    I remember the first time I saw him. With Gerry Rafferty in a folk club in Irvine Scotland. They were both fantastic.

  • @jasonotoole1822
    @jasonotoole1822 Před 2 lety +4

    Seriously what a legend! Billy has been such a huge part of my comedy viewing over the years and I'd forgotten how much I'd missed seeing him until this interview.

  • @DEZ1172
    @DEZ1172 Před 2 lety +9

    Absolute comical genius and still has the ability to make you chuckle (I've got Parkinson's disease , Whis he'd kept it to himself 😂) , Stay safe Billy 🙏

  • @lizzabug87
    @lizzabug87 Před 2 lety +4

    He is such a beautiful soul. He saved my life a couple of years ago, I owe him so much. It’s a beautiful thing when someone you have never met can pull u out of hell and make u look at the reasons u should stay, enjoy each and every moment of everyday and smile again. I am eternally grateful

  • @richieb7692
    @richieb7692 Před 2 lety +4

    Russell interviewing Billy Connolly....
    Life just does not get better.
    Thank you so much for such a lovely video.

  • @janeburrows9595
    @janeburrows9595 Před 2 lety +2

    Billy is such a beautiful soul. ❤

  • @juzzybhoy
    @juzzybhoy Před 2 lety +1

    Two great blokes having a chat. ❤

  • @monkmell
    @monkmell Před 2 lety +1

    Russell…Billy! You’re cut from the same cloth…LOVE you both! AND I ALSO love Pamela. One of the most important and underrated comics of all time! ALL beautiful people. THANKS GUYS! 🌞🌎🌻🤗👍❤️

  • @harleyrobertson73
    @harleyrobertson73 Před 2 lety +4

    It's great to see Billy Connolly again, such a brilliant legend

  • @anthonypressdee2427
    @anthonypressdee2427 Před 2 lety +3

    The big yin. The man, the myth, the legend. Saw Billy a few years ago live. Was wonderful to fulfill my dream of seeing him. Loved him since my childhood when I saw an audience with Billy. You are immortal in my eyes Billy

  • @xRiizo
    @xRiizo Před 2 lety +11

    Billy will always be a legend in my book. It's nice to see him with more energy compared to his previous appearances could have been meds or anything but either way it's nice to see he's doing better.

  • @megsrobertz1
    @megsrobertz1 Před 2 lety +13

    One of my hero's. Please leave him on this planet, we need him

  • @jonathancox8450
    @jonathancox8450 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved this gentleman since the 80s

  • @savedandblessed79
    @savedandblessed79 Před 2 lety +1

    What a wonderful human being.

  • @Gerard-Fisher
    @Gerard-Fisher Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for treating my hero with such dignity and respect 😊👌

  • @johnkochen7264
    @johnkochen7264 Před 2 lety +1

    I first heard Billy on BFBS where someone had requesting the Welly Boot Song. That was in 1981. That did it for me and I have been a fan ever since.

  • @alanbailie5458
    @alanbailie5458 Před 2 lety +6

    I love this man! Absolute legend

  • @bushratbeachbum
    @bushratbeachbum Před 2 lety +2

    Two of the most wonderful, essential people, having a yarn.
    Id pay to see hours of this, gladly!!

  • @feeamerie5011
    @feeamerie5011 Před 2 lety +2

    No one will ever be as funny as sir Billy.

  • @dilligaf700
    @dilligaf700 Před 2 lety +2

    Billy is brilliant a treat for the ears the heart and sole and has given me so many belly wobbles .

  • @richtaylor2129
    @richtaylor2129 Před 2 lety +2

    Billy Connolly is an absolute legend!!!

  • @dunsmuir2112
    @dunsmuir2112 Před 2 lety +1

    Superb. Billy looking good. Two great comedians.

  • @mummabearmarie1109
    @mummabearmarie1109 Před 2 lety +2

    I had the pleasure of seeing Billy on his last tour in Perth, Australia. I have never laughed/cried so much in my entire life. he is a true legend

  • @Potts2k8
    @Potts2k8 Před 2 lety +4

    That's what I love about Billy Connolly, everything he says just *feels* like you're having a chat with a mate you've known for years.

  • @belgoraxbgood327
    @belgoraxbgood327 Před 2 lety +2

    Billy IS one of the best people to have ever graced this planet he has literally saved the lives of many people with his humour lifted our hearts and brought joy back to our lives. May he forever be held in memory as the legend he is. Thankfully Billy will be Immortal and live forever in the memory of millions. Thanks Russell for this interview twas great😁👍

  • @taniaPBear
    @taniaPBear Před 2 lety +3

    Great job Russell, the respect you showed here was awesome, what a wonderful interview with the great man. He never loses that amazing smile. This made me very happy, Thank you.

  • @davidfitzwater1022
    @davidfitzwater1022 Před 2 lety +1

    "Cheese and Souvenirs" reminded me of a store I used to drive past on my way to go fishing in rural Tennessee. The place was called "Shoes and Cheese."

  • @chrishicks7946
    @chrishicks7946 Před 2 lety +4

    Boondock saints was an awesome film and worth a watch if your a fan of this Legend 👍

  • @newstreetbridge834
    @newstreetbridge834 Před 2 lety +2

    Billy is the reason that so so many comedians followed him into the craft. The ultimate!

  • @davidhoward5392
    @davidhoward5392 Před 2 lety +1

    A unique and a genius of a man..

  • @dcworld1076
    @dcworld1076 Před 2 lety +3

    the world needs more billys

  • @juliepoppy1021
    @juliepoppy1021 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this man he is like everyones favourite Uncle.

  • @MissSmudge78
    @MissSmudge78 Před 2 lety +2

    @Russell Howard ... thanks mate. That was the best 12 min interview I have seen from you.
    I couldn't stop smiling, now my cheeks hurt. Billy has that effect.
    And now, our generation ... I am so grateful to HAVE YOU as one of my most loved comedians.
    Thank you for just being you. You make me laugh my tits off every time I watch ya.
    Much love from Australia, Veronica xo

  • @joycemansfield1108
    @joycemansfield1108 Před rokem

    I love this smart original thinker and I'm late to find him ,I watched quartet and was in love then I watched many videos. Thankyou Billy you brought joy to me during a dark time in America.

  • @laylamorgan4018
    @laylamorgan4018 Před 2 lety +4

    Amazing man love listening to him... The canned laughter wasn't necessary....

  • @sofierdblog
    @sofierdblog Před 2 lety +1

    Wow, what a precious moment on video. Both legends

  • @TMJ-jj6je
    @TMJ-jj6je Před 2 lety +3

    My face aches from smiling all the way through this interview

  • @bigm186
    @bigm186 Před 2 lety +1

    good to see him again after so long 👍

  • @helengilbert4864
    @helengilbert4864 Před 2 lety +1

    I still hold dear to the fact Billy Connolly was the first man I saw naked. I watched his BBC (I think) World Tour series from a very, very young age and seeing Billy gleefully skip round standing stones in Scotland and again in Australia meant I was to love him forever 😁

  • @Harry-nc7zi
    @Harry-nc7zi Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely brilliant to see billy again his voice brings back so many memories for me, tales and jokes from my relatives all from Glasgow, unfortunately most have passed 😢 💙

  • @petercopley1242
    @petercopley1242 Před 2 lety +1

    That was absolutely brilliant 👏

  • @bob6383
    @bob6383 Před 2 lety +1

    The World’s Greatest Comedian! 💙💙💙

  • @darnhard
    @darnhard Před 2 lety +1

    he has made me more happy that i can ever say , my sides have ached and jaw has been sore , a true legend of comedy

  • @rainydaylady6596
    @rainydaylady6596 Před 2 lety +9

    I haven't seen as much of Connelly as I'd like. He was wonderful in Quartet. 😊🖖💕💕💕

  • @concernedindividual7056
    @concernedindividual7056 Před 2 lety +4

    Enjoyed this interview, we all wish that Parkinson guy had kept it to hiself. legendary Billy and a to be legend Russel

  • @carolmurphy7572
    @carolmurphy7572 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolute legend!!! Love from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ❤🇨🇦❤

  • @layna-heyhey
    @layna-heyhey Před 2 lety +2

    No cap, I was just wondering how he was like 2 days ago. He remains busy. Wish I had half his talent, and 1/4 of his drive. Much respect.

  • @earthdakini
    @earthdakini Před 2 lety +1

    Love Billy 💕

  • @rickycassidy
    @rickycassidy Před 2 lety +1

    Legend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 Před 2 lety +1

    Proud sneaky tea cosy wearer here. I'm in good company it seems. 🤣 God love you Billy. Thanks Russell, I hope you manage to buy him that cider!💝

  • @TheStoneageRomeo
    @TheStoneageRomeo Před 2 lety +1

    Love you Bill. You have made life better just by being here. Thank you sincerely.
    Aim to be windswept and interesting.
    Great chat Russ.

  • @amandamulholland7693
    @amandamulholland7693 Před 2 lety +1

    I wish CZcams had a love button just for this ❤️

  • @jamescoughlan8193
    @jamescoughlan8193 Před 2 lety +1

    Legend, naturally funny man.

  • @gdj6298
    @gdj6298 Před 2 lety +2

    Anyone else have a sudden urge to put the tea cosy on their head ?

  • @skadooshly
    @skadooshly Před 2 lety +2

    I wonder would Billy ever do a podcast, I'd love to hear him have a chat in long form.

  • @danmoar94
    @danmoar94 Před 2 lety +1

    Total living legend

  • @barrylintott2756
    @barrylintott2756 Před 2 lety +7

    The best thing outta Glasgow and there's a lot a greatness about Glasgow

  • @tomcullen3295
    @tomcullen3295 Před 2 lety +1

    Haha brilliant, in Ireland i went into a pub that was a post office and an angling centre !! Its true :)

  • @22seanmurphy
    @22seanmurphy Před 2 lety +1

    An absolute legend and i just had to add it to my favourites and his looking good and as normal he takes everything in my stride 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sierrahunterlewis7677
    @sierrahunterlewis7677 Před 2 lety

    I'm originally from Memphis TN and I LOVE and ADORE Billy Connolly ❣️❣️❣️

  • @thelionofluton4940
    @thelionofluton4940 Před 2 lety +1

    I had the pleasure to sit in Billy's seat at Celtic Park, its the closest I'll ever be to the legend and it makes me smile to this day.

  • @Daithai96
    @Daithai96 Před 2 lety +1

    I saw Billy Connolly years ago in Bristol. Still among the funniest shows I've ever seen.He finished by playing the dulcimer to soothe away the swear words, he was absolutely brilliant.

  • @123marlo
    @123marlo Před 2 lety

    What is the world going to be like when he goes I shudder to think about it as I have listened and followed him nearly all my life and right from his shipyard days and some of the guys he speaks about we new them and you just feel that you’re part of Billy’s gang and when I watch all the Old stuff I am in tears of laughter and nearly wetting myself and he’s a one off yes there’s a lot of good comedians out there but none like him . God Bless Billy 🙏

  • @HauntedScouse
    @HauntedScouse Před 2 lety +1

    The Best Ever..... no arguments there. Love the Big Yin.
    Anyone who hasn't seen all the Billy Connolly's World Tour Of series... go and find them and thank me later....

  • @luxwolf8858
    @luxwolf8858 Před 2 lety +1

    I love him!

  • @lillired857
    @lillired857 Před 2 lety +1

    best comedian of all time.

  • @socialbutterfly69
    @socialbutterfly69 Před 2 lety +1

    That was great cheers for that.

  • @KermitFrogThe
    @KermitFrogThe Před 2 lety +2

    I am not surprised Billy is Russell's hero. He kickstarted the modern comedy style, true observational comedy and funny stories rather than set jokes.
    I think Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges and other scottish comedians like them owe their carreers to this man, and without him we would be missing so much of the comedy aimed at people who think.

  • @SpicyRikers
    @SpicyRikers Před 2 lety

    Bought Billy's book today, it's a belter , as expected fae the big yin. We love ye billy, so fiercely up here

  • @martint2673
    @martint2673 Před 2 lety +1

    The greatest comedy genius alive 👏 love the big yin

  • @jowesterman6476
    @jowesterman6476 Před 2 lety +2

    Billy Connolly is a fantastic legend, he does not require the canned laughter.

    • @laylamorgan4018
      @laylamorgan4018 Před 2 lety +1

      I know who's stupid idea was it to add that to the interview