An international superstar of comedy and film and a national treasure to boot, there'll never be another quite like Sir Billy Connolly.
From dominating the music scene to packing the patter with comedy shows that have left global audiences crying with laughter, the Big Yin has no shortage of talent and acts as an inspiration given he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013 yet continued to boast an incredible career and even become knighted by 2017.
Now, aside from being hilarious himself he has also teamed up with the BBC as a mentor offering young comedians tips for a successful career - a true gentleman and a scholar.
In celebration of Sir Billy Connolly, we've pieced together 80 of his finest jokes, one liners and quips over his epic career..
57. Billy Connolly on... A bird in the hand
“A bird in the hand invariably s**ts on your wrist.” Photo: YouTube Screenshot
58. Billy Connolly on... Worrying
“I worry about ridiculous things, you know, how does a guy who drives a snowplough get to work in the morning… that can keep me awake for days.” Photo: Submitted
59. Billy Connolly on... Ally Macleod
“Ally MacLeod (then Scotland football manager) thinks tactics are a new kind of mint.” Photo: PA
60. Billy Connolly on... Waiting for the bus
“When you are waiting for the bus and someone asks, ‘Has the bus come yet?’ If the bus came would I be standing here, knobhead?” Photo: PA