To Sir Billy Connolly, age is just a number, and so is the duration of his loving touch! The 80-year-old retired stand-up, who officially called time on his comedy career in 2016, treated fans to a hilarious insight into his intimate life. In a BBC documentary back in 2019, Sir Billy opened up about his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease, a struggle that occasionally cast its shadow even on his performances. .
Now at the ripe age of 80, Sir Billy Connolly, along with his wife Pamela Stephenson, 73, has not lost a jot of his trademark wit. The couple, married for a remarkable 34 years, resides in the sunny climes of Florida, a far cry from the Glasgow streets that witnessed Connolly’s rise to comedic royalty. Despite health challenges, Sir Billy remains a force to be reckoned with, and his recent audiobook recording is proof.
Billy opens up on sex life
In a snippet shared online by his wife, Pamela, herself a sex therapist, Sir Billy playfully lamented the brevity of his intimate moments. Billy declared, “My wife’s a sexologist – a rather limiting subject, I think. How can you study something that only lasts seven seconds? My own sexual demands are extremely simple: I like the missionary position – standing in a cooking pot wearing a safari suit, looking towards Africa. Is that too much to ask??!”
Reflecting on his past struggles with romance, Connolly confessed, “I have always had a problem with sex. Not the sex itself so much – more the beginning bit. I was never any good at chatting women up.”
But what about the woman at the heart of Sir Billy’s playful banter? Pamela Stephenson, herself a renowned figure in the field of sex therapy, responded with a wry, “Billy’s talking about me again.” Clearly, the couple that laughs together stays together.
Fans left in stitches
The candid revelations from Connolly resonate with fans, many of whom took to social media to express their delight. One fan praised the comedian, saying, “So great to see the funniest man ever still loving life and looking in great health..big love and hugs to you Billy Xx.” Another echoed the sentiment, “Billy will always be my favourite comedian. I could listen to him talking all day long.”
In the grand tradition of the humour that defines Sir Billy Connolly, these revelations add yet another layer to his legendary comedic legacy. Whether it’s navigating the intricacies of sex therapy or poking fun at his own romantic fumblings, Sir Billy’s wit remains as sharp as ever.