Billy says he's never been drunk or stoned on stage.
Billy Connolly has warned budding stand-up comedians about the dangers of alcohol and drugs in the industry.
"Where there's comedy, there's drink and drugs. It's nowhere near as bad as it used to be, but comedy is part of the night-time economy, and so is booze. "As tempting as it might seem, a drink before performing is a waste of all the effort you spent getting this gig, preparing for it, all the stage-time leading to this moment for you to be the best you've been so far. It's just not worth it.
In the course, Connolly tells how his wife Pamela Stephenson helped him to quit drinking and said he had her to thank for his longevity in show business. "If you enjoy a drink, having one after you've had a good gig can be fantastic. The difficulties start when the drink becomes the beginning of a night out; and that night out starts happening after every gig.
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