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An Autobiography

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Originally published 1935
Authors Jawaharlal Nehru
GenresAutobiography
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Published 1936
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An Autobiography, also known as Toward Freedom, is an autobiographical book written by Jawaharlal Nehru while he was in prison between June 1934 and February 1935, and before he became the first Prime Minister of India.

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Feb 16,2020 9:39 am

Sir Billy Connolly says he never sets out to win awards, but the Scottish comedy legend is to be given one of Britain's biggest entertainment honours.

The 79-year-old will receive this year's Bafta Fellowship at the Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards on Sunday.

He will be celebrated for a career spanning More Than five decades.

Speaking of the honour, The Big Yin said he did not let his Parkinson's disease dictate who he was.

Sir Billy, who was knighted in 2017 for services to entertainment and charity, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2013.

He retired from live performances five years later, but has continued to record programmes and make TV appearances.

Speaking to about The Fellowship , which is the highest accolade given to recognise " outstanding and exceptional contribution" in film, games or television across a recipient's career, He Said : " I have A Collection of shiny things that I'm very proud of.

" But I never set out to get them or hunt them down. I don't believe in aiming at it because if you don't get it for whatever reason you're all disappointed.

" Just do what you do well and you'll find yourself a fellow before you know it. "

Sir Billy, who will turn 80 in November, joins a prestigious list of other recipients honoured for their work in The World of television which includes Sir David Attenborough , Dame Julie Walters , Sir Trevor Mcdonald , Dame Joanna Lumley , Dawn French , Jennifer Saunders , Jon Snow , Sir Bruce Forsyth , Dame Joan Bakewell and others.

Born in Glasgow in 1942, Sir Billy began his working life as a welder in the Clyde shipyards before embarking on a career as a Folk Singer and musician alongside Gerry Rafferty in The Humblebums before developing the stand-up act that made Him famous.

He is also an accomplished actor, winning praise for his role opposite Dame Judi Dench in Mrs Brown in 1997, as well as The Man Who Sued God and The Hobbit : The Battle Of The Five Armies.

He is also a gifted travel reporter, making a string of popular documentaries.

In 2002, Sir Billy was presented with a Bafta Special Award and made a CBE in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours List.

In 2010 he was given the highest honour Glasgow could bestow upon Him - the Freedom of The City .

Two years later, he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award by Bafta Scotland for six decades in showbusiness.

'A Big Deal '

Sir Billy has been married to actress turned Clinical Psychologist and author Pamela Stephenson since 1989.

The Scottish star, who lives in the US, will not be able to attend The Ceremony In Person , but a recorded acceptance message will be played.

" It's really important to work, to draw, to write, to walk silly for your grandchildren, " he told Bafta. org, saying: " Doing the same thing you've always done is good For You .

" I don't let The Parkinson 's dictate who I Am - I just get on with it. I've had a very successful career and I have No Regrets at all. "

He Said of The Fellowship : " I Am deeply honoured. Fifty films and. . I can't remember how many TV shows - as well as my stage comedy - added up to something that's a joy to look back on. A lovely thing. I have No Regrets at all.

" I had no idea The Fellowship existed, but I'm told it's a Big Deal . It's lovely to be recognised and to become a jolly good fellow. "

He credited The First of many appearances on Michael Parkinson 's Chat Show in 1975 with helping Him to become a household name.

He Said : " It was a huge breakthrough. It made me 10 times more famous than I was. I was two-thirds of The Way through an English tour at The Time , and the venues were half-full. As soon as I went on Parky it sold out, and it stayed sold out for the rest of my career. "

Emma Baehr, Executive Director of awards and content at Bafta, said: " We're honoured to be awarding Sir Billy Connolly with the 2022 Bafta Fellowship Award.

" He has made a remarkable contribution to our industry from his first appearance on Parkinson in 1975, through to becoming a National Treasure On Stage and screen, adored by fans around The World .

" Bafta is Looking Forward to celebrating this award with Sir Billy in due course and thanking Him again for his phenomenal career in television. "

Receiving The Fellowship this year means Sir Billy is being recognised by Bafta for the third successive decade, the organisation said.

His most recent projects include TV shows such as, Billy Connolly 's Great American Trail in 2019 and Gold's Billy Connolly Does . . which aired this year.

Last Year he released An Autobiography titled Windswept & Interesting.

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The Virgin Media Bafta TV Awards will be hosted by Richard Ayoade on 8 May on Bbc One from 18:00.



Source of news: bbc.com

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