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Happy 78th Birthday Billy Connolly.

The comedian and actor we know as The Big Yin was born on November 24th 1942 in Glasgow, into a poor and not altogether stable family; he left school at age 15 and served as (among other jobs) a shipyard worker, a paratrooper in the Territorial Army, and a welder, the latter including a stint building an oil rig in Nigeria. 

Shortly after his return, Connolly quit working and, supporting himself with the money he’d saved, concentrated on learning to play folk music on the banjo and guitar. He became a regular on the Glasgow folk scene, instantly recognizable with his wild hair and beard; he drifted in and out of several bands before forming the Humblebums with guitarist Tam Harvey in 1965. Gerry Rafferty (later of Stealers Wheel and “Baker Street” fame) joined sometime later, and the group built a following with their live performances, which spotlighted Connolly’s humorous between-song bits. 

As Rafferty’s songs became the Humblebums’ primary musical focus, tensions among the members escalated; Harvey departed, and Connolly and Rafferty recorded two albums in 1969 and 1970 before disagreements over Connolly’s concert comedy split them up in 1971.

Billy soon began performing around Scotland and northern England, concentrating more on comedy but still mixing occasional folk songs into his act. 1972 saw the release of his first album, Live, and also the debut of The Great Northern Welly Boot Show, a musical play Connolly co-authored with poet Tom Buchan based on his experiences in the shipyards of Glasgow. The show was a hit in Edinburgh and London, and Polydor signed Connolly to a recording contract. 

In 1974, his Solo Concert album sparked protests from the Christian community over a rowdy routine in which Connolly described the Last Supper as if it had taken place in Glasgow; all the publicity only helped his career, and he was quickly becoming one of Scotland’s favourite entertainers. His 1974 follow-up album, Cop Yer Whack for This, became his biggest hit yet, going gold in the U.K., and his comic take on Tammy Wynette’s “D.I.V.O.R.C.E.” became a surprise number one hit single in 1975. That same year also saw Connolly put in star-making appearances on Michael Parkinson’s chat show and at the London Palladium. He consolidated his success with a rigorous touring schedule over the next few years continuing to release comedy recordings on a regular basis into the ‘80s, the best known of which were In The Brownies and the theme to Supergran.

During the late '70s, Connolly had began taking on acting roles in television and film productions, and tried his hand at playwriting, with somewhat less success. His first marriage dissolved in 1981 amidst an affair with comedienne Pamela Stephenson (whom he would later marry in 1989, the same year he first shaved off his trademark shaggy beard).  Taking up residence in London with Stephenson, Connolly continued his comedy career while taking on more theatrical and television roles. Toward the late '80s, his appearances on American television became more frequent, which – along with an unsold pilot for a Dead Poets Society series – helped Connolly land a gig replacing Howard Hesseman on the high school honour-student comedy Head of the Class in 1990. 

His highest-profile American exposure was short-lived, however, as the series was cancelled after just one season; however, Connolly was back on American airwaves in early 1992, starring in the sitcom Billy. It too was cancelled after a short run,  after an appearance in the film Indecent Proposal, Connolly returned home, (though he still officially resided in the Hollywood Hills). 

In 1994, Billy hosted the acclaimed series World Tour of Scotland, which explored the flavour of contemporary Scottish culture. It proved so successful that Connolly hosted two further exploration-themed BBC series: 1995’s A Scot in the Arctic, in which he spent a week on a remote northern Canadian island, and 1996’s World Tour of Australia, lent a new respectability to Connolly 1997 Ssaw The Big Yin appear in the historical dramas Deacon Brodie  and  Mrs. Brown, the latter of which also featured Judi Dench and was released worldwide to much acclaim.

In 2012, Connolly provided the voice of King Fergus in Pixar’s Scotland-set animated film Brave, alongside fellow Scottish actors Kelly Macdonald, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane, Emma Thompson, and Kevin McKidd. Connolly appeared as Wilf in Quartet, a 2012 British comedy-drama film based on the play Quartet by Ronald Harwood, directed by Dustin Hoffman.  In 2014, he appeared in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as Dáin II Ironfoot, a great dwarf warrior and cousin of Thorin II Oakenshield. Sir Peter Jackson stated that “We could not think of a more fitting actor to play Dain Ironfoot, the staunchest and toughest of dwarves, than Billy Connolly, the Big Yin himself. With Billy stepping into this role, the cast of The Hobbit is now complete. We can’t wait to see him on the battlefield.”

In September 2013, Connolly underwent minor surgery for early-stage prostate cancer. The announcement also stated that he was being treated for the initial symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.  Connolly had acknowledged earlier in 2013 that he had started to forget his lines during performances, adding later he was also finding it hard to remember how to play his banjo. 

On his 75th birthday Glasgow bestowed upon Billy three giant  murals to add to the many murals in the city.

In 2007 and again in 2010, he was voted the greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. He once again topped the list on Channel 5’s Greatest Stand-Up Comedians, broadcast on New Year’s Eve 2013. Billy’s last big screen role was in 2016 in Wild Oats, which had Hollywood Stars Shirley MacLaine, Demi Moore and Jessica Lange.

In recent years he has established himself as an artist. In 2020, he stated “My art is about revealing myself” as he unveiled the fifth release of his Born on a Rainy Day collection in London.

Billy was on our small screen last year in Great American Trail, wfollowed him as he replicated the route taken by Scottish immigrants who came to America in the early 18th century.  He also brought out a new book, called Tall Tales and Wee Stories, to launch it Billy’s face was projected on to buildings in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

In November 2019, The Evening Times named Connolly as The Greatest Glaswegian as determined by a public poll.

Connolly is a patron of the National Association for Bikers with a Disability.  His first sculpture, which is inspired by his past as a welder, was released in March 2020. as seen in the pic, the sculpture shows God welding the world together

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7 Heart Opening Poses

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You only have five minutes left to live, but every time you take a breath the clock restarts.

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New Years Eve (2018) will be the only day when every adult was born in the 20th century, and every minor was born in the 21st century.

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What type of “sex appeal” the signs have

Look at VENUS or ASCENDANT

Aries

The bold and promiscuous type. Very expressed sex appeal. Likes to show skin(the men like to take their shirts off or flex their arms for no reason). Their bold flirtation is a part of it too. Unless the other person is as brave as them they might be a little doubtful of whether or not to make a move.

Taurus

Very sensual. Likes to have skin contact with people(small touches,they also give longer hugs). They don’t dress too “provocative” but they might wear a very sexy perfume. The type to look hot without even trying and the type to wear very nice lingerie even if they don’t have plans on doing anything.

Gemini

The tone of their voice and the way they carry themselves. Even if they are wearing plain clothes, no make-up and messy hair something will be very attractive about them. Flirtation and the way they communicate is very sexy.(remember that word which meant you’re attracted to smart people - it’s written for them)

Cancer

A very lolita type of sexiness. Something very innocent and pure about them on the outside but as you get to know them you find the very erotic side to them. The type to make a subtle sex joke or start flirting and it takes you aback cause you didn’t expect it from them.

Leo

Bold like Aries. Likes to dress sexy and feel attractive. Wants the attention and confirmation that people like them(this could bring a lot of jealousy issues with their partner). The one that wants to know that people are sexually attracted to them even if they don’t plan to do anything.

Virgo

The type to wear a suit but have it tailored to fit every curve of their body. They don’t like to dress sexy often but when they do, they nail it. The sex kitten look(think Brigitte Bardot). They never look trashy. Like Taurus they have a very sensual look, but at the same time look unapproachable. The one you can’t have. And that’s sexy.

Libra

Similar to Virgo they are a very classy type of sexy. But with a very sweet twist. They like to flirt but it’s never out of control. They like to feel attractive and show their charm and sex appeal whenever they can. They might dress sexy but it always fits their personality and never looks awkward because of the way they always carry themselves.

Scorpio

The femme fatale type of sex appeal. And the casanova for men. Most people feel a sexual curiosity for a Scorpio at some point. They might not show skin at all but they have a very sexual aura. A nice perfume, messy out of bed hair, the bad boy/girl vibe. And sometimes they aren’t even aware of it.

Sagittarius

A very playful type of sex appeal. You don’t know if they are serious or not. Usually careless about the way they dress but it always manages to look sexy because of the idgaf aura they have. They are flirtacious although most of the time it’s meaningless.

Capricorn

A very dominant sex appeal. You wish they would just tell you what to do and you will do it for them. When they dress sexy they look like movie stars from the 1950s. Very classy yet provocative. They aren’t flirtacious nor like to have that tone of voice but people are drawn to them anyway.

Aquarius

They could have the bad girl/boy vibe like Scorpio but unlike the darkness Scorpio has, the Aquarius has a very unexplainable sex appeal. A different type of sexiness which you want to get to know. They don’t dress sexy, because it’s awkward for them. They don’t like to be that person. But they could be very flirtacious and playful in the way they talk which opens the door to that side of them.

Pisces

Unaware of their own sexiness. Could be flirtacious with someone for hours without knowing. If someone makes a move on them they might get all awkward and uncomfortable even if they like the person. However, even with the innocent vibe they may give, they are the ones that could post nudes on tumblr.

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Good dick ain’t shit if it ain’t connected to a good man 👌🏽

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What I mean when I say "toxic monogamy culture"

the normalization of jealousy as an indicator of love

the idea that a sufficiently intense love is enough to overcome any practical incompatibilities

the idea that you should meet your partner’s every need, and if you don’t, you’re either inadequate or they’re too needy

the idea that a sufficiently intense love should cause you to cease to be attracted to anyone else

the idea that commitment is synonymous with exclusivity

the idea that marriage and children are the only valid teleological justifications for being committed to a relationship

the idea that your insecurities are always your partner’s responsibility to tip-toe around and never your responsibility to work on

the idea that your value to a partner is directly proportional to the amount of time and energy they spend on you, and it is in zero-sum competition with everything else they value in life

the idea that being of value to a partner should always make up a large chunk of how you value yourself

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Being able to find someone you click with so naturally is the best feeling ever. You feel like you’ve been best friends you’re whole life, it feels like you’re coming home. You’re so comfortable with them. Maybe that’s what a soulmate is. Not someone who shares every single thing in common with you, but someone who feels like home.

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ASK ME QUESTIONS

1: Do you regret anything in life?

2: Your biggest accomplishment in life

3: Do you believe in ghosts/Spirits?

4: Fluent in any languages other than English?

5: Are you in love with anyone right now?

6: Biggest fear in life

7: Favorite food

8: Favorite Song

9: Favorite Band

10: Are you an introvert or an extrovert ?

11: Cat or Dog person?

12: Who is the last person you talk to before going to bed each night?

13: Biggest regret in life

14: If you could travel back in time, which time period would you visit?

15: What keeps you up at night?

16: What are you thinking about?

17: Would you get back together with any past exes?

18: How are you?

19: How do you relieve stress?

20: What turns you on?

21: Favorite Movie/TV Show quote

22: Sports Fan? If so, what are your teams?

23: Why so serious?

24: What is your deepest darkest secret?

25: Have you ever felt not good enough?

26: Is there someone you wish you were with at this very moment?

27: Happiness = ?

28: Have you ever broken any bones?

29: What makes you laugh?

30: Last time you’ve cried

31: Ketchup or mustard?

32: Where are you from?

33: What are your Short and long term goals?

34: Favorite subject in school 

35: Ideal first date

36: Longest relationship you’ve had

37: Last person you texted has to save you from a burning building, who is it?

38: Last food you ate is now what you have to eat for the rest of your life. What     is it?

39: Soda or Pop?

40: Who is your celebrity crush?

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Practice Safe Sex. Tie your partner down to the bed so they don't fall off.

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i like being quiet and just listening and observing 

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Be careful with russian ladies… )

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Emma Watson claims she can’t just be a white feminist “because my bosses are two black women.”

Look, I love Ms Watson as much as the next person, and while I’ve never been on board the He for She train, I have admired her work and am optimistic about where this will take her.

But man, I am SO disappointed to see her deflect a perfectly valid criticism and throw away the opportunity to open up an important discussion about inter-sectional feminism and acknowledge that WOC’s voices are largely absent from the movement.

Watson and the He for She movement have been pretty roundly dismissed by WOC since it hit the scene. I mean, you say you want “as many people as possible to feel seen, heard and included in this movement” and yet you focus on giving MEN a platform for feminism rather than minority women?

You FINALLY get a direct question confronting this very problem and you brush it off using the logic of “I can’t be racist, I have a black friend! Two, even!” ? Seriously?

Feminism doesn’t need more Emma Watsons, Taylor Swifts or Lena Dunhams. Feminist issues facing privileged white women are only one small part of the spectrum, and these women are fortunate enough to be able to use their privilege to openly confront it. Do you know how many marginalized women would KILL to have their voices acknowledged in that way? Do you not think that you could use just a LITTLE of that platform to direct attention their way and to their causes?

Sorry Ms Watson. You don’t even get a B for effort.

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This is why we need feminism. This was shared by one of my Facebook friends. He is one of thousands of people who either related to this or thought it was funny enough to share with their friends. I don’t care if it was meant as a joke or not. This is not something to joke about. There are guys who really do think this way.

In what world is this okay? Let’s start from the top. He gives her a compliment, but he doesn’t do it sincerely. He does it because he wants something in return. Her thanks are not enough. He becomes irate and demands photos. He threatens to commit suicide if she doesn’t send them.

This boy needs to understand that fake kindness does not grant him access to a girl. Sincere kindness does not grant him access to a girl. She does not owe him anything. This is disrespectful, dangerous, and disgusting.

And if she’s comparing you to a teacher, she’s too young for you, bro.

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