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I don't think I've ever died on stage. I've had jokes that died on stage. I've told a joke and absolutely nothing. They didn't know it was the end of the joke.
Billy Connolly
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Billy Connolly
Age: 81
Born: 1942
Born: November 24
Actor
Banjoist
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Guitarist
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Glasgow
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Sir William Connolly
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If you haven't heard a good rumour by 11:00am, start one.
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