Revolution was written into the U.S. Constitution so it’s like they’re in a constant state of revolution. But then again, happiness is written into their constitution as well, which makes them pretty unique.
BILLY CONNOLLYI love Scotland and I speak about it a lot, so people think I’m desperate to go back. They just take it upon themselves to say I’m going back, but I’m not. I’d rather concentrate on becoming a citizen of the world.
More Billy Connolly Quotes
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I’ve been a poser for f–ing years. I say, pose your arse off. You know, have a laugh.
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I don’t understand art-speak. My pictures are big doodles. I’m amazed what people come up with when they look at them.
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There’s a fine line you have to tread because you don’t know who is out there in the auditorium. A lot of people are too easily offended.
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Life is supposed to be fun. It’s not a job or occupation. We’re here only once and we should have a bit of a laugh.
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American sex shops are the most bizarre. They sell these inflatable dolls, but they also sell just the head — supposedly for people to drive along the highway with.
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A lot of people are too easily offended. Religious people, for instance. They’ve been offending other people for centuries.
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In Mexico, everything on the menu is the same dish. The only difference is the way it’s folded.
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Scotland has the only football team in the world that does a lap of disgrace.
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There’s nothing better than a fight, especially when you’re watching it from a safe place. You can yell encouragement! Hit him with the left, he’s a big Jessie!
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I was brought up as a Catholic. I’ve got A-level guilt.
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The strangest thing is at tea breaks, or coffee breaks or lunch, you forget you’re a zombie. And you’re talking about politics to somebody at the table and you forget that you have a bullet hole in your forehead.
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The great thing about Glasgow is that if there’s a nuclear attack it’ll look exactly the same afterwards.
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A fart is just your arse applauding.
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I was brought up a Catholic, for that you get an A level in guilt.
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For me, it’s about the desire to win. My audience becomes a crowd of wild animals and I have to be the lion-tamer or be eaten.
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