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Billy Connolly: Freedom of City of Glasgow : The Ceremony

“Billy Connolly is arguably the world’s best known Glaswegian and is truly deserving of the Freedom of the City.”

Lord Provost, Bob Winter said: “Billy has been a great ambassador for the city. The ‘Big Yin’, as he is affectionately known, has moved seamlessly from folk music, to comedy and acting.

“But above all Billy Connolly has presented himself as a proud citizen of the City of Glasgow. In doing so he has shown the world the unique humour, generosity and resilience of Glaswegians.”

At a press conference, Billy said: “This has taken my breath away. I am completely blown away. I am thrilled and I can’t really put into words how I feel about it.

 “Apparently, I have to defend Glasgow if called to, which I am perfectly prepared to do and which I have done on many, many occasions in the past.

 “But if I commit a crime and am flung in jail, I am entitled to a cell of my own, which I would like more than anything in the world!”

 At the evening ceremony, congratulatory messages were read out from Freemen who were unable to attend, including the former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.

(In my opinion: not as entertaining as the speeches video)