Billy's gone soft

Biography out in paperback

The best-selling biography of Billy Connolly is to be released in paperback next month.

Billy, written by wife Pamela Stephenson, is due out on July 8, priced £6.99.

The book was originally released in October2001 and became the year's bestselling hardback, shifting 280,000 copies before the end of the year and outselling Robbie Williams and Victoria Beckham.

Stephenson's psychological insights into Connolly's upbringing, drink problems and ascent into stardom also garnered critical acclaim.

To preorder the book at half price from Amazon, click here.

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Published: 24 Jun 2002

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